Chapter 248: Pioneering Postgraduate Education in Traditional Chinese Medicine

"Dean, I do have a suggestion."

Wang Mengde has a lot of ideas about this medical school jointly established with the Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Even if Dean Lu didn't ask this time, he planned to find an opportunity to bring it up.

"Dean, the new college is the same as the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a six-year general undergraduate college. After six years of study, all students will go out to work."

In 1956, the state formulated the establishment plan and teaching plan for four colleges of traditional Chinese medicine.

A college of traditional Chinese medicine was established in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Sichuan and Chongqing respectively.

It stipulates that the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a general undergraduate college with a six-year study period.

Each college of traditional Chinese medicine can accommodate 2,400 students and establish an affiliated hospital with 600 beds.

"Yes, it's the same as the previous Chinese medicine schools. Any questions?"

Dean Lu asked curiously.

After more than six years, in addition to the four traditional Chinese medicine hospitals, traditional Chinese medicine colleges have been established in various regions, and a number of secondary traditional Chinese medicine schools have also been established.

At this point, Chinese medicine schools have become the main bases for training Chinese medicine talents.

In the past two years, quite a few students have graduated and entered major local hospitals, greatly enriching the medical resources in various places.

President Lu is very pleased to see the scale, standardization, regularization and institutionalization of traditional Chinese medicine talent training.

This is also the reason why, after listening to Wang Mengde's advice in the past two years, he has been applying to his superiors for the construction of a new school of traditional Chinese medicine.

"Dean, I went to the Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and taught students for a period of time. Some students even sat with me at Guang'anmen Hospital for a few days.

I chatted with them about some daily life and found that most of the students had never been exposed to the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine before entering the college.

To be honest, in just six years, they not only need to learn the most basic theoretical knowledge, but also master various treatment methods.

Except for geniuses, it is too difficult for ordinary people to learn.

Moreover, for some talented students, they only studied for six years and then went to various hospitals, which is inevitably a waste.

So, I think it would be possible to pioneer TCM graduate education in the new school.”

Wang Mengde expressed his thoughts.

Unlike Western medicine, Chinese medicine schools in China basically provided six-year undergraduate programs from their establishment in 56 until the late 70s.

It was not until 78 that the Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine pioneered graduate education in traditional Chinese medicine.

What he needs to do is to move this time period forward, preferably to implement it this year.

You know, if it had been implemented a dozen years earlier, it would have changed the future relationship between Chinese and Western medicine in the country.

"Well, Comrade Wang Mengde, your suggestion is indeed very reasonable.

In the past, Chinese medicine in China was passed down from master to apprentice, or from father to son. Basically, everyone followed a master from a young age, learning by words and deeds. Even so, it would take 10 to 20 years of study before one could become a master.

Even if we study systematically nowadays, the years are still very short, and Chinese medicine is profound and extensive, so it is difficult for ordinary people to master it in a short period of time.

But if we want the school to start graduate education, I'm afraid we still need the approval of our superiors, and we haven't had that before, and we don't know how long it will take for the superiors to approve it."

Dean Lu said with a frown.

In fact, he had already noticed these problems, but he had never paid attention to them.

It was pointed out by Wang Mengde today, which aroused his worries again.

Traditional Chinese medicine not only needs a large number of ordinary doctors, but also many famous Chinese medicine experts and masters.

It has been exactly six years since the establishment of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The first batch of students have already been working in major hospitals.

Thinking of this, he decided to do some research to see how these graduates were doing in the hospital.

"Dean, before the approval of our superiors, we can try another method, which is the model of traditional Chinese medicine apprenticeship."

Wang Mengde came up with an idea.

The so-called TCM apprenticeship program was a plan proposed by the state in 56 to involve all TCM apprentices.

There was even a document called "National Plan for Traditional Chinese Medicine Apprenticeship from 1956 to 1962 (Draft)".

This planning scheme clearly stipulates planned training and planned use, which is very different from the previous spontaneous training of traditional Chinese medicine apprentices.

The biggest difference is the improvement in teaching methods. The traditional Chinese medicine teaching method is generally to accept disciples from a young age, and then personally teach them orally and in person.

Learn theory under the guidance of a teacher and learn Chinese medicine through actual diagnosis and treatment.

The new model has become "centralized teaching and individual imparting".

The apprentices are gathered together to be taught theoretical knowledge, and then they follow their teachers for follow-up consultations.

It was in this context that Wang Mengde's eight younger brothers and sisters were arranged by their leaders to be apprentices of Master Pu in 1958.

"The model of traditional Chinese medicine training apprentices?"

Dean Lu muttered to himself thoughtfully.

"Yes, it is the TCM apprenticeship model. We can select a group of talented top students from the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Then they were assigned to various TCM experts and famous TCM masters in the institute, who were responsible for following up the cases. "

Wang Mengde added.

From the very beginning, the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine recruited more than 30 experts and famous Chinese medicine practitioners from all over the country. Later, some of them left for various reasons, but more were added.

Each person has three to five apprentices, which means there are more than a hundred of them.

This group of students, after six years of foundation, will then study under famous teachers for a few more years.

He believes that in another 20 to 30 years, these people will definitely become the future pillars of traditional Chinese medicine.

"Yes, how could I have forgotten about Chinese medicine teaching apprentices? I have learned about the teaching model of graduate students in Western medicine and other schools before, and it is very similar to Chinese medicine teaching apprentices.

Moreover, the students selected must be talented and outstanding.”

Dean Lu said happily.

Compared with apprentices who have only learned basic knowledge for two or three years, students who graduate from a traditional Chinese medicine college will learn and grow faster.

In the future, there will be a steady supply of high-quality traditional Chinese medicine seeds emerging.

After being happy for a while, Dean Lu looked up at Wang Mengde, then said with a smile:

"Comrade Wang Mengde, you are now also the head of a department.

In the past, he had been reluctant to accept apprentices because of his age.

But now it’s different. As a banner of the Chinese Medicine Research Institute, you have to set an example and you must accept more than five apprentices this year.”

A few years ago, he wanted the other party to accept a few disciples, but was rejected.

At that time, most of Pu Lao's eight students were actually taught by Wang Mengde, so he did not force it.

Now, as far as he knew, those eight students were almost ready to graduate, so he began to have some ideas.

Given Wang Mengde's knowledge, it would be a pity if he didn't find a few apprentices to inherit it as soon as possible.

"Dean, I have thought about it recently. I plan to select a few graduates from the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine to study with me in June or July."

Wang Mengde said with a smile.

"Great, then it's settled. I'll call Principal Wang and ask him to find a few talented students.

When the time comes, you can go directly to the school to personally check it out. If you are satisfied, accept it. If not, let him continue to select."

Dean Lu took the opportunity to finalize the matter, leaving him no room for regret.

Come out of the dean's office.

He went straight to find Pu Lao first, and the two talked for about half an hour before he came out.

Back in his office, Wang Mengde thought for a while, then called a few junior brothers and sisters over. "Brother, you are looking for us."

Li Xiang spoke first.

"Well, there is something I want to tell you.

You have studied with me for five years, and you have learned a lot. It is time for you to become a master."

Wang Mengde glanced at these people and said with some reluctance.

Over the past five years, he has witnessed the hard work and study of his fellow junior students.

To be honest, if he wasn't planning to take in a few apprentices, he really wanted to let them study with him for another two years.

But there was no way, his energy was limited and he couldn't teach so many people.

"Brother, we still have a long way to go. We still have a lot to learn."

After hearing this, Zhang Qiaoyu said hurriedly with a panicked look on her face.

The faces of the other people also changed drastically.

Senior brother is going to let them go. For those who are already familiar with his hard work and teaching, the thought of leaving is a little hard to accept.

"Ahem, this was not decided by me, it was the master who gave the order.

Besides, how are you guys doing in your studies? How can I not know?

I am confident that I can treat most of the difficult and complicated diseases. Even if I am not sure, I am still here. If you encounter a difficult disease in the future, you can refer to me.

Besides, you are not going to other places, you can still stay in the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Guang'anmen Hospital."

Wang Mengde persuaded softly.

After talking for a long time, Li Xiang and his friends finally had no choice but to accept the reality.

In fact, they just couldn't accept it at the beginning.

After a while, they all realized that it was impossible for them to study under their senior brother for the rest of their lives.

It is only a matter of time before I can practice medicine independently.

After persuading a few people to leave, Wang Mengde felt a little empty.

a few days later.

After Pu Lao's coordination, Li Xiang and his friends finally found their final destination.

Except for Huang Sizhong, who will mainly work at the Beijing Genetic Research Institute, the remaining seven people all stayed in Guang'anmen Hospital.

This result is a happy ending for everyone.

There is no way for Junior Brother Huang to do this. He has spent too much energy on vaccine and genetic research.

As a result, if you don’t learn enough other medical knowledge, even if you are forced to stay in Guang’anmen Hospital, it will harm both others and yourself.

It would be better to focus on the research of genes and vaccines in the future.

So you don’t end up not picking up any sesame seeds or watermelons.

Wang Mengde felt a lot more relaxed since several of his junior fellow students went out to see patients independently.

He finally had some time to concentrate on writing teaching materials.

During this period, due to the epidemic of meningitis and other delays, he only edited three books.

Together with the three books written before, there are now six books in total.

But these are far from enough.

His goal is to ensure that in the future, more than half of the textbooks used by every student studying Chinese medicine will be written by him.

To achieve this goal, he plans to spend another ten years or so to complete it completely.

this day.

It was a weekend in May, the weather was sunny and not too hot or too cold.

Seeing such good weather, Wang Mengde decided to go out and play.

So, after finishing breakfast and clearing away the pots and pans at home, he suggested to He Shengnan:

"Shengnan, let's take the kids out for a walk today.

Let’s go to the cinema and watch a movie. I heard that Little Soldier Zhang Ga, which was released this year, is very good. After watching it, we will go to Beihai Park for a walk.”

In January 1963, the anti-Japanese war film "Little Soldier Zhang Ga", directed by Cui Wei and Ouyang Hongying, was released.

"Okay, we haven't been out for a long time, so let's go out and have fun for a day while the weather is nice."

He Shengnan also began to be tempted.

As for Wang Yuanchao and the others, when they heard that they could go to the movies, they also started shouting excitedly.

Wangfujing Street.

After finding a place to park the two bicycles, Wang Mengde hurried to the nearby Beijing Red Star News Cinema, spent half an hour queuing, and bought six movie tickets.

Today is the weekend and the cinema is crowded with people. If you go too late, you won’t be able to watch the movie today.

Six movie tickets, two adult tickets, a total of 50 cents, four children's tickets, a total of 40 cents. As for Yaya, since she was too young, she was not charged.

"This alone cost me 94 cents. If I were to buy meat, I could have bought more than a pound."

He Shengnan said with some heartache, holding a few movie tickets in her hand.

She included the four cents required to deposit two bicycles in her expenses.

"Haha, isn't the purpose of earning money to be spent? Besides, our family is not short of money.

As long as you have fun, spending some money is nothing, don't feel bad about it."

Wang Mengde comforted in a low voice.

He thinks differently from most people of this era.

It may also be because he has the power of space and extraordinary medical skills, so he does not care much about money.

Because he knows that as long as he is willing, he can earn more money in a few minutes with his own abilities than others can earn in their entire lives.

Finished watching the movie.

The little ones were still immersed in the plot, chattering away.

Looking at the sky, Wang Mengde found that it was already noon, so he took them to Cuihualou Restaurant on the east side of the road.

This restaurant is one of the few dozen restaurants in Beijing that does not require a ticket.

Of course, the price is also very expensive, about four or five times more expensive than the general price.

After finishing her meal, He Shengnan was still feeling heartbroken.

If her husband hadn't ordered and paid so quickly, there would have been no way to return the food. If she had known it was so expensive, she said she would never have entered this restaurant.

The meal for several of them cost more than 20 yuan.

This is half a month's salary for an ordinary person, but it was all spent on one meal.

"Go home, go home quickly, you can't stay outside anymore."

He Shengnan muttered.

She was afraid that Wang Mengde would spend money lavishly again in the afternoon.

"Shengnan, don't go back yet, I'll take you to a nice place where you won't spend much money.

Really, I'm not lying to you."

(End of this chapter)