Chiang Ching-kuo asked him for his opinion about the quality of medical care in the ROC and the ROC's medical system. Shee gave him a full assessment, whereupon Chiang invited Shee to return and participate in revolutionizing medicine in Taiwan. Shee couldn't refuse on the spot, but at heart he was unwilling.
經國先生詢問他對國家醫療品質及醫療制度的看法，施哲三知無不言，於是經國先生邀請他回國參與醫療改革大業，施哲三不便當面推拒，然而心底是不願意的。