After reviewing the materials, Wu Xiaofu arrived at the conference room and found it already quite full.
Yu Xiaozhe, whose age was roughly the same as Wu Xiaofu's, found an empty seat and prepared to sit down. However, Yu Xiaozhe immediately spotted Qu Ying and ran over to her. Wu Xiaofu, being a loyal friend, reluctantly squeezed past Yu Xiaozhe and sat between the two.
Yu Xiaozhe gave Wu Xiaofu a "you're such a jerk" look before reluctantly sitting down.
The three of them already knew each other, and upon seeing Wu Xiaofu and Yu Xiaozhe arrive, Qu Ying gave them another sweet smile.
"You guys are quick! Let's get to know each other formally. Qu Ying, a doctoral candidate at Kyoto University School of Medicine,
specializing in oncology," Yu Xiaozhe said, grabbing the handshake. "Yu Xiaozhe, a master's graduate from a top university, specializing in cardiology."
Wu Xiaofu felt he shouldn't be there. One was a doctoral candidate at one of China's best universities, the other a master's graduate from one of the world's top universities. He knew this place was full of hidden talents, but who would have thought such talents were lurking right beside him?
The two men's gazes focused on Wu Xiaofu, seemingly waiting for his self-introduction.
Wu Xiaofu gave them a very different feeling. He looked about their age, yet possessed a composure and some qualities they couldn't quite put their finger on, but in short, he gave them a sense of intense competition.
"A master's graduate from North District Medical University, specializing in general surgery,"
Wu Xiaofu replied. He hadn't realized that after merging with that memory, he had actually changed a lot, especially in his demeanor, which was very different from these recent graduates.
North District Medical University?
Qu Ying and Yu Xiaozhe were teasing each other, and Yu Xiaozhe even leaned close to Wu Xiaofu and whispered, "Dude, tell me quietly, which back door did you use to get in?"
Wu Xiaofu immediately gave him a look that said, "You've got your head stuck." If there were a back door, why would anyone bother taking this exam here?
This guy's flashy clothes were one thing, but his thought process didn't seem like someone who had studied abroad. If there weren't so many people, he would definitely ask him if he bought his degree. It
was infuriating. Qu Ying, however, calmly said, "To accommodate the different regions, the initial resume screening will select one or more from each region. Wu Xiaofu should be one of them. However, the school you attend doesn't completely represent your ability; we also need to look at your written and oral exam scores."
Hmm!
This girl knows how to talk; it's so comforting to hear her, unlike this guy who just came in through connections.
"Alright, let's begin the written exam now. The exam will last one hour."
As she spoke, all the students who had come to take the exam had already arrived. Li Ran entered the conference room and, without delay, began reading the exam rules and distributing the papers.
Her efficient and decisive manner reminded Wu Xiaofu of a doctor's words: "Racing against time is cherishing time, and even more so, protecting patients' lives."
At the First Affiliated Hospital of Donghai University, this statement seemed to be thoroughly implemented.
The exam papers were quickly distributed. Looking at the number of questions, one hour was definitely tight. The conference room immediately fell silent. They had all spontaneously taken their seats; being graduates of prestigious universities, they were quite self-disciplined. After reviewing their papers, they began answering the questions silently.
Unlike the exam papers in school, this one seemed more clinically oriented, giving Wu Xiaofu a considerable advantage.
One hundred multiple-choice questions, with increasing difficulty, were frightening.
"Time's up, stop answering."
Wu Xiaofu, having barely finished answering the questions and filling in his answer sheet, breathed a sigh of relief. At least he was done, and he felt somewhat confident.
However, looking around, he felt a little annoyed. It seemed Yu Xiaozhe and Qu Ying had finished even earlier, and looked quite relaxed.
Indeed, there's always a reason why outstanding people are outstanding.
The exam papers were being reviewed on-site at the medical department. After instructing everyone to wait a moment, Li Ran returned to the medical department with the exam papers and answer sheets.
Ten minutes later, Li Ran reappeared in the conference room, this time with a more tense atmosphere.
It was clear that these high achievers were also extremely nervous. Wu Xiaofu finally found some common ground between himself and them: they were both nervous.
"The students I'm going to call next, please stay. The rest of you may leave."
Everyone naturally understood what leaving meant, and their expressions became even more tense.
"Yu Xiaozhe... Qu Ying... Wu Xiaofu..."
When Wu Xiaofu's name was called, he clearly felt Yu Xiaozhe and Qu Ying's gazes sweep over him. Yu Xiaozhe's eyes were even more intense, as if to say, "Not bad, bro!"
Qu Ying was clearly a little surprised, but she quickly recovered. But even so, the chances of Wu Xiaofu actually getting an interview were extremely slim.
"The other students can leave now."
As soon as the voice fell, the other students left regretfully. Li Ran continued, "The written test scores and rankings will not be announced for now. The interviews will begin. The four interviewers are in the room next door. I will call out names, and you can go for your interviews one by one. Yu Xiaozhe..."
An interview already!
Is the pace this intense?
Watching Yu Xiaozhe leave, Wu Xiaofu could tell that Yu Xiaozhe had a really strong heart; he showed no signs of nervousness at all. A formidable opponent indeed.
Only two people would receive offers in the end, making it extremely difficult. The students here now might become each other's rivals in the future.
Each person's interview time was five minutes. Qu Ying was the seventh to arrive. Inside the meeting room, because Li Ran forbade speaking, Yu Xiaozhe could only wink at Wu Xiaofu after returning. Well, Wu Xiaofu didn't know the full meaning; their understanding wasn't quite there yet.
Among the returning students, some were happy, some were worried.
Most of the time, the interview was harder than the written test, especially this time. These students were academically superior to Wu Xiaofu, but compared to the professors sitting at the interview table, they were like children. Nervousness was the norm, and mistakes were normal.
"Wu Xiaofu."
Finally, it was Wu Xiaofu's turn. He was the last to be called. Meeting Li Ran's gaze, Li Ran had given him a second look when reading the written test scores, probably surprised that Wu Xiaofu had made it to the interview.
Entering the interview room, Wu Xiaofu felt very calm.
After merging with that memory, it seemed that Wu Xiaofu had also gained a strong heart capable of facing anything.
"Hello, teachers. I'm Wu Xiaofu, and this is my resume."
Facing the four teachers, Wu Xiaofu didn't give them much of a look. Instead, he adjusted himself according to the essential interview etiquette he remembered from his past experiences: opening and closing doors, sitting posture, etc. There are actually rules to follow, and some teachers really care about these things. If you do anything that makes a teacher uncomfortable, losing points is not impossible.
The interview was only five minutes long, and they were already timing it.
The four teachers, three men and one woman, gave him his resume, and Wu Xiaofu glanced at their name tags.
Chief Physician of Neurosurgery Xiong Hongye, Chief Physician of Cardiology Zheng Xinxue, Chief Physician of General Surgery Lian Jingwei, and Chief Physician of Emergency Medicine Lin Shaoyuan.
All industry leaders! Facing these big names, Wu Xiaofu dared not relax even a little.
It was Chief Physician of General Surgery Lian Jingwei who spoke first.
"Wu Xiaofu, please give us a brief self-introduction in English."
English!
As expected, he couldn't escape English after all. Fortunately, thanks to his past memories and his own accumulation over the years, Wu Xiaofu's English was quite good. Although his accent was a bit strong, it was still understandable. Well, I'm making a fool of myself; look at the charm of his Northern Mandarin.
"It is my honor to have this opportunity to introduce myself. Dear Madam and Sir, my name is..."
After the two-minute self-introduction, the four teachers exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise. Wu Xiaofu's resume was in their hands, and compared to the previous students, he really had no advantage whatsoever. Surprisingly, Wu Xiaofu's written test score was excellent, and even more surprisingly, he hadn't shown the slightest bit of nervousness from the start of the interview.
His English introduction had a bit of an accent, but that was all; everything else was fine.
He had a naturally strong heart! Even among the previous students, many had faltered due to nervousness. Wu Xiaofu had truly exceeded their expectations.
"Wu Xiaofu, to be honest, your resume isn't particularly outstanding compared to other students. Can you give us a reason to keep you?"
"I'm tall!"
The four teachers' faces darkened. They knew he was from the north and tall, and he even emphasized it. Frankly, Wu Xiaofu's nearly 1.9-meter height was quite striking.
Sensing the teachers' displeasure, Wu Xiaofu quickly continued, "Teachers, what I mean is, I'm tall, I'm strong, I can endure hardship, and although my academic background is slightly less than the other students, I believe I'm no less capable in other areas. Hard work, confidence, a sense of responsibility, and strong communication skills are all my strengths.
If the four professors are willing to give me a chance, I will use all my knowledge to defend the honor of medicine."
The one asking the question was Lin Shaoyuan, the chief physician of the emergency department. He wasn't from a prestigious university either, but seeing Wu Xiaofu before him, he was still willing to give him a chance.
The other department heads also asked several questions, but none of them were professional questions; the interview environment was surprisingly relaxed.
Combining that memory, Wu Xiaofu understood something. This interview was actually testing the student's resilience and adaptability; professional knowledge was secondary.
"Come on, you're a general surgeon, incision and suturing should be the most basic thing, right? Come on, give it a try,"
said Lian Jingwei, the chief physician of general surgery, as he stood up and walked to the prepared mannequin.
Wu Xiaofu, naturally, wasn't intimidated and walked straight over.
It was indeed the most basic, and not on a living person, so it was even simpler.
But the difficulty lay in remaining calm and completing the operation. Four chief physicians, eight eyes—frankly, this was more nerve-wracking than a real operating table. After the soul fusion, besides the improved experience and skills, perhaps Wu Xiaofu's greatest strength was his strong will.
He steadily made a five-centimeter incision in the rubber sponge.
Everyone looked at Wu Xiaofu, their eyes lighting up. This was the interview stage all surgical students had to go through, but among so many people, Wu Xiaofu was undoubtedly the most unaffected by external influences and had the most stable mindset. These were all experienced doctors; they could easily see through him.
His potential, talent, and fundamental skills became even more apparent as he performed the suturing.
Actually, to determine if a medical student is suitable to be a doctor, you don't need to look at too many things; simple operations are enough. Like suturing—the needle must be inserted and withdrawn at a 90-degree angle, the distance between the needles and the wound—these are seemingly small details, but very few people can maintain the standard.
Let alone medical students, even they often slack off.
But Wu Xiaofu did it, which left a very good impression. Just based on this operation alone, Wu Xiaofu was undoubtedly the best performer among all the interviewees so far.
"Okay, student, you can go out now."
(End of Chapter)