"Teacher Liu, Chief Director Chen and the others are here."
Liu Banxia was resting nearby when Xu Yino ca to report.
"What about the students? They’ve all returned, haven’t they?" Liu Banxia asked as he stood up.
"They returned long ago. They’re all sitting peacefully now," Xu Yino replied.
Liu Banxia nodded; everything was ready, and they could proceed to the main agenda.
"Chief Director, leaders, all preparations have been made. Please provide your instructions," Liu Banxia said to Chen Zhenxing.
"I thought you would chat with the youngsters before we begin. Are you skipping that part now?" asked Chen Zhenxing, laughing.
"I wouldn’t dare skip anything. The traffic was terrible, so I let them move around first," Liu Banxia said, then went to the podium and turned on the microphone.
"Attention everyone. The hospital places great importance on this group of interns. Therefore, the hospital’s leadership is here in person. Please welco them."
The interns cooperated well and applauded.
Chen Zhenxing didn’t take a seat but went directly to the podium. "As for this group, our Second Affiliated Hospital has high expectations," he began.
"This isn’t just because you chose us for your internship and may potentially join our staff in the future. It’s also because you chose us knowing that our hospital is undergoing educational and training reforms which will make your internship significantly more challenging.
"Those of us who study dicine need to have this conviction: to dare to venture into the tiger’s den despite knowing the risks. This is because the knowledge we acquire is ant to save lives. Without rigorous training, we might end up harming others instead.
"During your journey here today, you all experienced an ergency rescue. The lead surgeon was Dr. Xu Yino, whom we just appointed to our hospital’s Ergency Center.
"Many of you know her better than I do, so I won’t introduce her further. I also won’t heap excessive praise on her, because what she did was simply fulfilling the inherent duty and professional responsibility of a physician.
"But why do I bring her up? It’s because her growth in just one short year is her true success, and that is what’s truly comndable.
"Here’s a reminder for all of you: success is not easily achieved. If Xu Yino hadn’t dedicated a year to intense learning, would she have dared to perform surgery in such a situation?
"Even your favorite Teacher Liu, without undergoing arduous training, wouldn’t have mastered so many surgical techniques, nor would he have beco the legendary ntor you all speak of."
Liu Banxia, standing at the side, felt slightly embarrassed hearing this. How did he end up being praised too? He had apparently beco a ’legend.’
However, he understood Chen Zhenxing’s intention in saying this; it was undoubtedly to motivate the students to study diligently in the coming year and not waste their precious ti.
"This young man is a bit mischievous at tis, often giving Vice Director Zhou and quite a headache," Chen Zhenxing continued.
"That’s why we’ve tasked him with assisting in the managent of educational and training affairs. This duty, while seemingly minor, can have a profound impact on many people’s lives.
"The reason we are reforming our educational and training programs is for all of you present here. For the doctors in our hospital, such reforms undoubtedly increase their workload, but you are the ones who stand to benefit the most.
"Originally, I should have co today with encouraging words, to describe a rosy future for you, perhaps to paint a beautiful picture. However, after discussing with Vice Director Li and Vice Director Zhou, we decided it’s better to be frank with you.
"Well... Liu Banxia should have ntioned this when he gave a speech at your dical school. We will make our utmost efforts to ensure that you learn practical skills and that what you learn is applicable.
"But one thing you must also clearly understand is that you are the intrinsic factor; you are at the core. If you yourselves do not maintain a proper attitude, if you are not prepared to endure hardship and fatigue, then what you will be wasting is your own lives.
"Educational training and internships will be very demanding and tiring. I often hear such complaints. Learning is a boundless sea, and dicine is no different. How can we enable you to learn as much as possible in just one short year?
"By working from nine to five every day, with weekends off? Such a life would be leisurely, but what could you truly learn?
"Even Liu Banxia, who already possesses considerable dical expertise, still needs to study, still needs to train his hand stability, coordination, and dexterity.
"Only when you are truly involved in dical work will you realize that much of what we learn from books is not always directly applicable. What can we rely on then? It is the experience we accumulate day by day in our work.
"Alright, I’ve said enough. Let’s hand the ti over to Liu Banxia. I can’t keep dampening your enthusiasm. When it cos to encouraging people, Liu Banxia is quite skilled."
Liu Banxia was stunned. He wasn’t prepared for this at all, and it wasn’t part of the planned schedule!
The original procedure was for the Chief Director to speak, followed by Vice Director Zhou Shuwen, who was in charge of education and training. Then, the interns would be divided and assigned to their respective departnts. But now, with a wave of his hand, Chen Zhenxing had just pushed him onto the stage. The students, regardless of his inner turmoil, were now applauding enthusiastically and welcoming him warmly.
"Thank you for the Chief Director’s speech, which is also a great encouragent for all of us. It helps us understand what we need to focus on in the ti ahead," Liu Banxia said, smiling. "Speaking of encouragent, there are indeed so positive aspects. For instance, our cafeteria food is quite good, and the hygiene in our break rooms is also decent. At least no one is carelessly discarding slly socks.
"But since the Chief Director insists that I speak, I must say a few words. Otherwise, it might seem as though I lack substance. This is an opportunity to present myself before all the leaders; I can’t let it pass."
The students below chuckled. It was that familiar rhythm, that familiar feeling. Listening to Teacher Liu speak was always this entertaining.
"However, typically in these situations, there’s a twist. We need to have one too," Liu Banxia continued. "Reversals are very popular now, aren’t they? Without a twist, it’s hard to pique everyone’s interest. What I’m trying to say is, the pressure you’re about to face will be imnse.
"This is because alongside you, there will be resident doctors who have entered the program from general society and those sent by their work units. Perhaps those sent by work units won’t affect you much, but the impact of those from society will be very significant.
"Take , for example. I ca from a societal background. Thanks to my outstanding performance, the hospital leadership recognized my talent and offered a position. I’m living quite comfortably now.
"Why do I say this? It’s because of the duration of the training period. Their educational qualifications aren’t as high as yours. You’ve all completed integrated bachelor’s and master’s programs, graduating with four certificates, ready for imdiate employnt.
"They all have bachelor’s degrees and need to undergo a three-year standardized residency training. These three years are, in fact, their period of consolidation and growth, a ti for them to build a solid foundation.
"Competition exists not only now but also in the future. Perhaps one day you’ll find that a colleague who trained alongside you has achieved even greater success.
"dicine, much like many other disciplines, is ultimately about skill. As the Chief Director said, what’s needed is the accumulation of experience.
"We’ve already learned a great deal of knowledge in school. But how we can thoroughly digest and apply this knowledge—that’s the key.
"Their academic starting point may not be as high as yours, but if they study diligently, I dare say the knowledge they can gain from three years of hospital residency training will definitely be far more extensive than what is typically learned in university.
"If you ’front waves’ don’t want to be ruthlessly overtaken by these ’back waves,’ you need to stay vigilant. Don’t fall behind. Quickly master the key points taught by each supervising physician.
"So people might say, ’Isn’t this just tricking us into doing exploitative labor?’ Whether it’s an internship or residency, the pay is minimal, while the hospital gains a lot of cheap labor.
"Regarding this statent, I tend to agree. If there are people available to delegate tasks to, why not utilize them? If one tries to do everything personally, even Zhuge Liang would be exhausted to near collapse.
"But—see, there’s that ’but’ again—have you ever considered this: if your training base is a responsible one, can you gain sothing valuable while performing this so-called exploitative labor?
"This is a very interesting question. From my experience, it’s extrely helpful, and you can learn a great deal. Especially within the first three months, it can help you quickly adapt to your role.
"Attending physicians are very busy. They need to see patients and also guide your learning. This creates a problem: they don’t have the ti to analyze you or understand you in detail. Therefore, you need to identify your own shortcomings and proactively ask your attending physicians questions.
"Don’t worry that your questions might seem ignorant, causing your supervising teachers to look down on you or think you’re foolish. Asking the sa question twice—that’s what’s truly ignorant.
"Patients with diabetes often exhibit ’three excesses and one deficiency.’ For you, it should be: observe more, listen more, ask more, learn more, and make fewer mistakes. Especially during patient consultations, if you encounter a treatnt approach you’re unsure about, never rush to act. Instead, seek guidance.
"A tiny mistake can jeopardize a patient’s life. I don’t need to tell you the potential consequences; you’re well aware of them.
"But—hahaha, here cos another ’but’—as long as everyone adopts a serious attitude and studies diligently, I can confidently assure you, tapping my chest, that by the ti you graduate, you will all be qualified doctors.
"You were admitted to dical school because you are among the best. So may be eliminated, but that will be due to their own laziness and improper attitude.
"Alright, ti is almost up, so I’ll conclude here. You still have about ten more hours to relax. Hehe, tomorrow, my dear students, prepare yourselves for the storm!"
Although Liu Banxia’s speech was sowhat unconventional, the interns below listened intently and gave him a standing ovation.
What they had experienced today, including Liu Banxia’s words and actions, was truly enriching.
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