Medical professionals, like those in other industries, need to eat. It's only natural to want to make a living, and there's no need to be ashamed. Therefore, in addition to their desired field of study, how much income each department brings in for its staff is a point of focus for medical graduates deciding which department to join.
The simplest example would be the Neurology Department, which is rumored to have poor income and low benefits, thus it has been quickly crossed off the list of potential departments by many medical students. While hospitals are picking out medical students, medical students are equally picky about the hospitals.
"Everyone says our ninth floor is the most badass, having the highest revenue split of any two departments in the hospital."
Neurosurgery and Hepatobiliary Surgery are the wealthiest, and Xie Wanying couldn't help but start a mental calculation of little cash signs.
"Which department is the most tiring and least profitable, guess?"