Discussion with the doctors on clinical work

How to make a surgeon? It′s not an easy question to answer for some of the graduates with doctor degree (Ph.D.). Because the lack of systemic training and stringent qualification exams in the filed of surgery in our country, Ph.D. need to improve their clinical ability and also shift their roles when they are entering the world of surgery. In this article, the author would like to discuss the way to help Ph.D. in accelerating their changing process from a Ph.D. to a capable confident surgeon based on the author′s personal experience. Ph.D. are suggested to improve themselves in the following ways: study like a humble student, learn how to improve oneself through observation, practice diligently on basic technique skills, be brave in surgical practicing, read and write as much as you can, and last but not least cultivate your professionalism.