Chapter 89: Academic Qualification Breakthrough!
The essence of the conventional academic qualification selection lies in meeting the qualification standards, focusing on the completeness of the knowledge system.
The exceptional award of academic qualifications occurs when a certain position emphasizes practical experience or innovative achievements, forcing educational institutions to reform. For instance, some universities have already introduced a “credit bank” system, allowing work achievements to offset some credits.
For example, the materials Mu Nanshu sent to Lu Cheng included a “directory” for surgical techniques related to functional reconstruction in hand surgery, outlining the general framework of scientific research achievements and patent contribution levels required for an exceptional Master’s degree.
In addition to existing official documents, there are also some internal documents that specify in detail the directions Lu Cheng can choose to study.
For instance, if Lu Cheng can currently complete a “functional reconstruction surgery of the upper limb” and subsequently develop a new breakthrough surgical procedure based on this, it can not only be considered as “Lu Cheng” publishing a high-impact paper but also allow him to publish papers to prove his scientific research ability.
Once sufficient scientific research accumulation is achieved, the professional committee of the medical association can conduct a comprehensive evaluation, seek affiliation with a university, and award an exceptional professional Master’s degree.
Including, but not limited to, a Master’s degree.
Moreover, Mu Nanshu cited a very typical special case: a mathematics undergraduate student from Central South University, who, after solving a conjecture in the mathematics department, was directly promoted from undergraduate to professor, truly stepping onto the absolute Ladder to the Azure Clouds.
For an ordinary person, even if qualified, what are the pathways to becoming a professor at Central South University?
A Doctorate is the starting point, followed by assistant lecturer, lecturer, associate professor…
Spanning multiple stages including Master’s, Doctorate, staying at the university, lecturer, and more!
The last document, which Lu Cheng had not even seen, was 《 arrangements for the selection and assessment of grassroots doctors in the medical and health sector of XXTJZMZ Prefecture》.
“The general idea is that in November this year, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture People’s Hospital will select a group of excellent doctors from the townships and county hospitals within the prefecture to work in good institutions like Xiangzhou People’s Hospital and Jishi People’s Hospital.”
“See, you’re getting anxious again,” Lu Cheng replied, his words unrelated to the documents Mu Nanshu had sent.
When Lu Cheng saw Mu Nanshu again, she had indeed matured significantly compared to back then and was no longer as ‘naive,’ but Lu Cheng knew that Mu Nanshu was actually a ‘foolish’ person.
She was ‘foolishly’ a bit timid, only daring to choose schools she was 100% sure of getting into, foolishly only daring to study by following the rules.
It can be said that from primary school until now, the most unconventional thing she had ever done was to give up her Master’s degree from Fudan University and directly go abroad.
“I did not,” Mu Nanshu typed back.
“Mm, then these are all incidental, and these notes just happened to be there.” Lu Cheng replied.
Mu Nanshu’s status showed that the other party was typing… For a long time, nothing coherent was sent.
Lu Cheng did not want Mu Nanshu to dwell on it too much: “I will give you a reply after I carefully study these details. I also need to hear what the two teachers have to say…”
Lu Cheng did not immediately agree.
Although the exceptional academic qualifications she mentioned were a shortcut, these high-level surgical procedures are beyond the scope of most teaching hospitals. One needs to learn them with a mentor; it’s absolutely impossible to learn them just by reading books, watching videos, or perusing literature.
Otherwise, these surgical procedures would not be held in such high regard.
To learn surgery, one still needs to find a teacher, and it’s unknown how long it will take, what prerequisites need to be met to get started, and how much time it will cost.
Mu Nanshu said: “Okay, this time, we must strive for foolproofness, identify all potential obstacles and tricky angles, and then make a decision.”
“If you can go to other places, I can try my best to arrange a transfer.”
Lu Cheng finished reading this message and did not reply further.
No matter how many times he said that his choice to pursue postgraduate studies at Huashan Hospital and then not take the postgraduate entrance examination were his own decisions, Mu Nanshu always had her own thoughts about it.
Actually, Mu Nanshu didn’t disappear back then; she was just overloaded with studies.
For a domestic undergraduate student to go abroad directly, they wouldn’t be accustomed to foreign academic systems.
Even Mu Nanshu experienced a “delayed graduation.”
…
Twenty minutes later, Tong Yuan’an put down his mobile phone, looked at Chen Song, and stood up, stretching his chubby backside.
“Xiao Songzi, can you do it? If not, don’t struggle.”
“You’ve had so much time, what were you doing before?” Tong Yuan’an glanced at Chen Song.
Chen Song was still typing rapidly, his voice dry and raspy as he looked up: “I was doing your grandpa…”
Tong Yuan’an said: “Xiao Lu, our department’s Director Tan has agreed. He can offer you a direct doctorate program spot with a professional master’s degree. During your joint studies, you will enjoy many benefits, including but not limited to subsidies during your doctoral studies.”
“Also, if your learning speed can remain this fast, our Hand Surgery department is willing to welcome you at any time.”
“This means that during your professional doctorate period, you will also receive equal pay for equal work.”
The conditions offered by Tong Yuan’an were indeed generous: high subsidies during doctoral studies plus equal pay for equal work, which meant Lu Cheng would essentially be “working,” just with a few more years of work and a slightly slower promotion.
Chen Song cursed and looked up, his tone unnatural: “Tong Yuan’an, have you no shame? Do you not follow the rules of the profession?”
Tong Yuan’an retorted dismissively: “The rules of the profession are the law of the jungle, not first come, first served.”
“We may have a good relationship, but I ask you one question: what were you doing earlier? Were your eyes blind?”
“Has it been just a day or two? What have you been doing for over two months? Chen Song!!”
At this moment, Chen Song finally saw the message from Director Xiang Dongshan: “Xiao Chen, your request is too much.”
“For someone I’ve never met, you’re asking me to give so many special considerations. Isn’t that a bit excessive?”
“If you can bring him to see me, then it would be reasonable and compliant.”
Chen Song replied: “Director Xiang, the problem is, Xiao Lu might go with Tong Yuan’an to Xiangya Hospital.”
Xiang Dongshan messaged back: “So be it. There are so many talents in the world; who can capture them all?”
“I’ve told you, my bottom line is, bring the person over for me to see. If I think he’s suitable, then everything you’ve said is not an issue.”
Chen Song glanced at Tong Yuan’an, who had his back to Chen Song and was looking at Lu Cheng, waiting for a reply.
Lu Cheng, on the other hand, was also looking at him intently, seemingly waiting for an answer obediently. Chen Song, unsure how to speak, rubbed his face hard with his right hand.
He was an associate professor but had no actual personnel authority or decision-making power, nor could he apply for so many “exceptions” himself.
Lu Cheng immediately saw Chen Song’s predicament and cautiously said: “Teachers, could you please listen to me for a moment?”
“Speak!” Lu Cheng wanted to speak, and there was a pause between Tong Yuan’an and Chen Song.
Lu Cheng thought seriously before saying impolitely: “Teachers, I actually have a persistent desire; I want to defeat a few people without having gone through postgraduate or doctoral studies.”
“This is also why I didn’t choose to retake the postgraduate entrance examination before…”
Upon hearing this, Tong Yuan’an and Chen Song’s faces froze instantly. Tong Yuan’an’s plump face contorted into a chrysanthemum, and Chen Song’s chin retracted, pressing against his collarbone, almost making him choke.
“Why?” Chen Song was most confused.
