饶毅：请勿错怪王辰教授

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of rational criticism towards specific individuals in the medical field while defending Professor Wang Chen's reform efforts at Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) against unwarranted negative perceptions [1][2][3]. Group 1: Criticism and Defense - Recent criticisms directed at certain doctors and graduates are deemed reasonable, but the expansion of such criticism is inappropriate [1]. - The author clarifies that they are not a hero in the PUMC incident and that Professor Wang Chen is the true hero for his courage to reform in a declining institution [2]. - The author acknowledges past criticisms of PUMC but refutes claims of it being "chaotic" and recognizes its historical excellence [2][3]. Group 2: Institutional Issues - The issues of nepotism at PUMC are historical, stemming from practices established over the past 30-40 years, rather than recent developments [4]. - The resistance from PUMC towards Professor Wang Chen's reforms is noted, highlighting a dismissive attitude from the institution's older faculty [5][6]. - The decline of PUMC's faculty quality post-2000 is attributed to the aging of senior professors and the majority of graduates choosing to study abroad [6][7]. Group 3: Reform Initiatives - Professor Wang Chen's 4+4 educational model is presented as a significant reform that breaks the monopoly of Tsinghua University on admissions and allows for a broader recruitment of talented students [6][8]. - The article argues that the 4+4 model is appropriate for PUMC and should be implemented in other medical schools in China, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to meritocracy [15][20]. - The author stresses that the 4+4 model aligns with the American educational system and is adaptable to modern interdisciplinary needs, such as incorporating artificial intelligence into medical training [18][26]. Group 4: Historical Context and Comparisons - The historical excellence of PUMC in the early 20th century is contrasted with its current challenges, noting that external factors and internal cultural issues have contributed to its decline [10][14]. - Comparisons are made with Peking University and Tsinghua University, which have surpassed PUMC in various fields, including life sciences and basic medical education [13][21]. - The article concludes that while PUMC has a strong foundation, it must adapt and reform to regain its former status in the medical field [14][26].