6月17日，慕尼黑大學附屬醫(yī)院胸外科主任、美國外科學院院士Hatz教授抵達蘇北人民醫(yī)院，開啟他在該院的第二次客座教授訪問。這是醫(yī)院持續(xù)推動國際化發(fā)展、深化中德醫(yī)學合作的重要一步，也為胸外科的青年人才培養(yǎng)和技術提升注入了新的活力。到院當天，黨委書記束余聲、開發(fā)區(qū)分院院長徐捷、胸外科主任陸世春等為Hatz教授舉辦歡迎儀式，并陪同Hatz教授參觀了開發(fā)區(qū)分院。Hatz教授對現(xiàn)代化的就醫(yī)環(huán)境、高端先進的設備配置以及合理高效的布局設計給予了積極評價，認為醫(yī)院的整體理念與國際前沿高度接軌，展現(xiàn)出區(qū)域醫(yī)療中心的實力與潛力。自2024年共建中德胸外科交流中心以來，蘇北人民醫(yī)院胸外科在國際合作、技術引進、人才交流方面取得了顯著進展。陸世春主任現(xiàn)場匯報了交流中心一年來的發(fā)展成效，束余聲書記也對雙方合作成果表示肯定，期待持續(xù)深化協(xié)作，共同打造高水平國際合作平臺。在為期一周的訪問中，Hatz教授參與了胸外科專家門診、手術帶教、肺癌多學科討論等臨床活動，并為蘇北人民醫(yī)院大外科的全體住院醫(yī)生帶來一堂主題為職業(yè)生涯規(guī)劃的講座。他結合自己數(shù)十年的從醫(yī)生涯，鼓勵年輕醫(yī)生盡早思考職業(yè)路徑，注重專業(yè)素養(yǎng)與國際視野的雙重提升。在周六舉行的“第二屆精準微創(chuàng)技術在胸外科臨床應用學習班”中，Hatz教授圍繞胸外科手術質量與安全進行授課，強調ERAS加速康復理念、抗生素管理、臨床信息電子化、標準化診療中心建設在現(xiàn)代胸外科體系中的關鍵作用。與會的各專家一致表示受益匪淺，充分感受到Hatz教授深厚的專業(yè)底蘊與嚴謹?shù)膶W術精神。在與該院醫(yī)護交流中，Hatz教授也多次提到對青年醫(yī)生成長的關注。他欣喜地分享，今年他指導的兩位中國在讀博士生均成功獲得國家留學基金委獎學金，這讓他回憶起自己早年受德國科學基金會資助在哈佛大學從事博士后研究的經歷。他強調，對于外科醫(yī)生來說，具備國際視野和科研思維，是臨床能力之外不可或缺的素質。他鼓勵青年醫(yī)生提升語言能力、積極參與國際交流，把職業(yè)發(fā)展與對病人的責任感結合起來，而不僅僅以晉升作為目標。Hatz教授以高水平的專業(yè)能力、平易近人的人格魅力和對醫(yī)學教育事業(yè)的真摯熱情，贏得了蘇北人民醫(yī)院胸外科團隊以及眾多參會專家的由衷敬佩。他的到來不僅帶來了先進理念與國際經驗，更激發(fā)了醫(yī)院上下對醫(yī)學教育、科研發(fā)展、臨床質量提升的深度思考。而蘇北人民醫(yī)院也將以此為契機，持續(xù)加強國際合作、打造高水平的胸外科平臺，在開放交流中不斷前行，為推動中國胸外科發(fā)展作出新的貢獻。

On June 17th, Prof. Hatz, Director of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Munich, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons arrived at Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital for his second visit as a visiting professor. This visit marked an important step in the hospital’s continuous efforts to promote international development and deepened Sino-German medical cooperation, bringing new inspiration to the talent cultivation and expertise improvement in thoracic surgery. Upon his arrival, Prof. Hatz was welcomed by SHU Yusheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital, XU Jie, President of the Development Zone Branch of Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital, LU Shichun, Director of the Dept. of Thoracic Surgery and others, and had a tour of the Development Zone Branch. Prof. Hatz highly acknowledged the modern facilities, advanced equipment, and efficient design. He noted that the hospital’s concept aligns with international standards and demonstrates the strength and potential of a leading regional medical center.Since the establishment of the “Sino-German Communication Center for Thoracic Surgery” in 2024, the Dept. of Thoracic Surgery at Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital has made remarkable progress in international cooperation, technical import and talent cultivation. Director Lu shared the achievements of the exchange over the past year on site. Prof. Shu expressed his appreciation for the fruitful outcome of the cooperation and hoped for further deepening the cooperation to build a high-level international platform. During the one-week visit, Prof. Hatz participated in a series of clinical activities, such as outpatient consultation, surgical guidance and tumor boards for lung cancer. He also delivered a lecture on career planning for all the residents at the General Surgery Forum, sharing insights from his decades of career. He encouraged young doctors to plan their career paths early and focus on the improvement of both professional skills and global vision. At the“2nd Workshop on Precision Minimally Invasive Techniques in Thoracic Surgery” held on Saturday, Prof. Hatz gave a lecture on “Surgical Quality and Safety in Thoracic Surgery”. He highlighted the key roles of ERAS concepts, antibiotic stewardship, clinical system digitalization and standardized treatment centers in modern thoracic surgery systems. The attendees expressed that they gained valuable insights and were deeply impressed by Prof. Hatz’s profound expertise and rigorous attitude towards medicine. Throughout his interaction with the hospital’s staff, Prof. Hatz repeatedly expressed his commitment to the growth and development of young doctors. He shared his joy that both of his Chinese doctoral students had successfully received funding from the China Scholarship Council, which reminded him of his own experience as a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard, supported by the German Research Foundation. Prof. Hatz emphasized that an international vision and a research mindset are necessary qualities beyond clinical skills for surgeons. He encouraged young doctors to strengthen their language skills, actively engage in international exchanges, and combine career development with a strong sense of responsibility to patients, rather than merely focusing on career promotions. With his outstanding expertise, modest and engaging personality and dedication to medical education, Prof. Hatz earned the deep respect of the thoracic team at Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital and many attendees of the workshop. His visit not only introduced advanced ideas and international experience but also inspired deep and insightful thinking of the hospital on medical education, research, and clinical quality improvement. Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital will take this opportunity to further strengthen international cooperation and build a high-level thoracic surgery platform, contributing further to the development of thoracic surgery in China through continuous open exchanges.