Cultivation of medical professionals important while aiding Xizang: doctor Sun Shuxue

From 2019 to 2022, Sun Shuxue, a doctor from Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, participated in the aid work of medical talents in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. During his three-year service at Lhasa People's Hospital, he and other medical experts from Beijing have cultivated batches of medical professionals through mentorship programs and team-based training approaches. From his point of view, the cultivation of local medical professionals with essential techniques means more.

In September 2024, Sun was awarded the honorary title of the Role Model for Ethnic Unity and Progress, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Xizang's medical development.

Sun said that the local medical treatment capacity of Lhasa People's Hospital has been improved, transforming from assistance acceptance to self-training and even the ability to provide more healthcare coverage. After returning to Beijing, Sun and his colleagues who aided Xizang still do their best to promote the local healthcare development in different ways. By establishing the profound friendship with local communities of various ethnic groups, he and the local people truly realize the goal of Beijing and Xizang united as one family. (Xue Lingqiao and Lin Mengnan)