Rima Chaouachi, a physician from the Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Helios Hospital Krefeld in Germany, participated in advanced clinical training at the Department of Gastroenterology of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School. When she first set foot in China, Rima was deeply impressed by the professionalism, dedication, and strong academic atmosphere among her Chinese counterparts.
She believes that China has developed a well-established and mature system in gastroenterology and endoscopic diagnosis and treatment, offering valuable experience and inspiration for her professional growth.
At Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, international visiting doctors like Rima are far from rare. Yu Chenggong, president of the hospital, said that by upholding a long-standing commitment to openness and inclusiveness, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital has actively expanded international cooperation by leveraging its strengths in clinical practice, management, education, and research. Over the years, it has attracted hundreds of medical professionals from around the world for exchange and training, promoting Chinese medical expertise and standards while contributing to better health outcomes for people in partner countries.
Rima said that her training experience in China had been both exciting and full of wonderful surprises, marking an important chapter in her professional career. She also encouraged foreign doctors with aspirations and a desire for further development to come to China for exchange and advanced training.
