TreeENT Health: The Irresistible Career Opportunity ——An Interview with Dr. Cai

TreeENT Health: The Irresistible Career Opportunity

——An Interview with Dr. Cai Cuiyun of TreeENT Health

An 8-year combined bachelor-master-doctorate program graduate, a Sino-US jointly trained medical PhD - these credentials introduce us to an accomplished young physician: Dr. Cai Cuiyun of TreeENT Health. When asked about her original motivation for studying medicine, Dr. Cai candidly shared that choosing this path requires significantly more time and effort compared to other professions to achieve meaningful results.

"Doctors are ordinary people too," she reflected. "When we graduate high school at 18, we barely understand illness. It's only through clinical exposure to various sufferings and diseases that we gradually develop our mission to heal and the determination to become good doctors."

Never Considered Giving Up, Only Growing Passion

The transition from eight years of academic study to clinical practice proved challenging. Facing diverse patients with different conditions and needs, translating textbook knowledge into practical application tests every new medical student. Some clinical details aren't covered in textbooks, existing only as general concepts that require continuous learning and accumulation of experience.

"Approaching mentors with humility, we inevitably face criticism from multiple sources," Dr. Cai noted. "This discourages many medical students."

Yet when asked if she ever considered quitting during her training, Dr. Cai shook her head firmly. "I truly never contemplated giving up. When I chose this path, I prepared myself for the hardships. After entering this profession, my passion and sense of responsibility for being a doctor have only grown stronger."

Details Determine Success, Reflecting Self-Worth

"Although doctors make greater sacrifices, the sense of fulfillment we gain is repaid a hundredfold," Dr. Cai shared, recounting an unforgettable experience from her medical practice. A patient with a tonsillar tumor, who had previously sought treatment at another hospital, came to Dr. Cai's institution for surgery. During pre-operative examinations, her keen observation detected an unusual growth at the base of the patient's tongue. Further investigation revealed multiple papilloma-like lesions. Dr. Cai immediately escalated the case, leading to pathological confirmation of malignancy and prompt multidisciplinary intervention by ENT and oral surgery teams.

"This represents the rewarding power of meticulous practice," Dr. Cai reflected. "Applying medical knowledge and clinical experience to identify previously undetected conditions enables timely treatment and prevents disease progression." Beyond technical competence, she emphasizes responsibility as physicians' crucial quality: "Conscientious care for every patient with rigorous attitude - this is how we demonstrate a doctor's true value."

Silent Risks Revealed, Mutual Understanding Needed

Detecting hidden patient risks brings fortune to patients and profound professional fulfillment to doctors. However, recent negative media coverage has intensified public scrutiny of doctor-patient relationships. When asked about these reports, Dr. Cai calmly characterized them as "isolated incidents."

"While sensational cases dominate digital media and seemingly amplify conflicts, most doctors and patients maintain mutual understanding," she explained. "Physicians selflessly advocate for patients who reciprocate with trust. Clear communication about diagnostic rationale, surgical indications, potential outcomes and risks builds this understanding."

Not Choosing Private Practice, But Choosing TreeENT Health

The recent reality show The Irresistible Offer 3 has drawn public attention to the medical profession, revealing the challenges faced by aspiring medical students entering clinical practice—while maintaining professionalism and safety. Through authentic footage, the show highlights the hardships and limitations doctors and medical students encounter, reminding us that they are not infallible superheroes, but ordinary individuals who don white coats with unwavering determination to combat disease, advancing cautiously despite immense pressure.

"I didn’t choose private healthcare—I chose TreeENT Health."

Both patients and some doctors may hold preconceived notions that private institutions lack standardization or technical rigor. "Honestly, I had similar concerns initially," Dr. Cai admitted. "But after visiting TreeENT Health and understanding its operations, I found it adheres strictly to medical, nursing, and infection control protocols. It is the first outpatient clinic and ambulatory surgery center in China to achieve dual DNV international certification."

"More importantly, TreeENT Health doesn’t evaluate doctors based on performance metrics but on high-quality medical expertise and patient care—delivering ‘compassionate medicine.’ This philosophy aligns perfectly with my own values, which is why I chose TreeENT Health."

With a Healer's Compassion, Becoming a "Caring" TreeENT Doctor

Regarding future plans, Dr. Cai is full of aspirations. TreeENT Health's "one-minute registration, one-hour consultation" concept allows more time for doctor-patient communication, creating greater opportunities to discover and treat illnesses, clearly explain the causes and subsequent treatments, while providing more support and comfort to alleviate patients' negative emotions.

Medicine is a profession that contends with nature, where doctors are realistic rationalists who should have long developed an unshakably strong heart. Yet even so, they still uphold the compassionate medical philosophy of "to cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always," dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to patients, bringing not just healing but also warmth.