Chapter 159: The First Practical Session
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Chapter 159: The First Practical Session
As the new students arrived, proper lectures began.
Keeping up with the specialized and systematic techniques they had never heard of or seen before was tough enough, but they commendably managed to follow the lessons well.
Those who had attended the free lectures initially had some basic knowledge, which helped them keep pace.
Having passed the entrance ceremony, Ray, now in his third week of teaching, decided it was time for their first practical session.
No amount of explanation beats seeing it once.
Ray called the students to the academys internal practice room instead of the lecture hall for the practical session, which naturally puzzled them.
Did this mean they were to practice already, without properly knowing anything yet?
Being a doctor means treating the injured, they thought, having been educated by Rays direct teaching method. Many students had no particular aversion to cutting human skin.
Some had even participated in wars, killing people firsthand, or as nobles from their domains, they had taken part in monster subjugation, making such experiences fairly common.
Upon arriving at the practice room, they saw a professor sitting on the stage.
However, what caught their eyes more than the professors presence was the animal placed on the table.
A pig?
Its a pig.
At first glance, it was obviously a pig.
Expecting something like an orc for the practical session, they felt slightly underwhelmed.
Female students with weak stomachs turned their heads quickly.
They had often seen pigs as food, but it was their first time seeing one up close like this.
Frankly, it looked quite revolting.
They didnt want to put a knife to such a creature.
As they recovered from the initial shock of seeing the pig, their eyes met with Rays, and they hurriedly bowed their heads.
Good to see you, Professor.
Good to see you, Professor.
Ray nodded at the belated greetings.
Find your seats as indicated on the blackboard. Today, we will form groups based on the assigned numbers and perform a dissection.
Dissection, you say?
A female student asked again.
Her voice betrayed her nervousness.
Are you scared?
Honestly, yes, I am scared.
Get used to it.
Ray spoke seriously and then slowly rose from his seat on the stage.
It seemed that nearly everyone had arrived.
In the practice room, just shy of a hundred students readied themselves for the practical session.
Ray had divided the class of over two hundred new students into two groups.
This made it easier to manage the lectures.
Though each class comprised roughly a hundred students, significantly more than at other academies, there was no alternative.
Each professor was responsible for about two hundred students.
With the current shortage of qualified instructors, the students had been split into classes to continue with the curriculum while still maintaining effective teaching.
Ray stood in front of the pig that lay on the desk.
The pig, appearing to be in a deep sleep, was prepared for dissection.
He thoroughly washed his hands and slipped on a pair of modified white cloth gloves.
These gloves were a special creation from the Holy Kingdom for the medical academy.
While not akin to modern latex gloves, they were sufficiently well-crafted to warrant their use.
However, being made of cloth, they could not be washed and reused.
Ray gazed at the pig and announced,
Before we begin the actual dissection, remember that it is through the sacrifice of such lives that medical progress is made possible. So observe every detail and watch carefully.
With that, the students gaze locked onto his hands and the pig.
You lot! The pig is going to die!
With his shout, the dissection by the five groups truly began.
No one had dared to start earlier, feeling as though they were about to perform black magic, but now they could no longer hesitate for fear that magic might strike from behind.
Feeling the urgency, they all grabbed scalpels and commenced the dissection of the pig.
Is this the lung?
Ah!
Yikes! What will we do if we cut the lung?
Sorry. I was trying to open the ribcage and made a mistake
Mistakes were common among the five groups.
Even though they knew the terms, the practical application was unfamiliar to them.
Unsure of where everything was, they relied on their learned knowledge to proceed with the dissection.
My hands are shaking.
Stay calm. Well handle the lower part; just focus on dissecting the heart and lungs first.
Dont touch that part. I saw the kidneys around there when the professor demonstrated.
Ill be careful.
Their collaboration was encouraging.
Groups of six or seven assembled, shared ideas, and met challenges. Eventually, the dissection began to look proper.
But to Ray, it was a complete disaster.
It was difficult to discern whether it was a dissection of the lungs or intestinesit was that butchered.
Understanding the structure and familiarizing oneself with it was crucial, but the lack of skill made him pity the pig.
Before an hour elapsed, one group confidently announced their completion.
Professor, weve finished the dissection.
We cant believe we did it ourselves. Hahaha.
Ray glanced at them, their joy evident in their words.
Their dissection was indeed unbelievable.
It resembled more an act of turning the pig into minced meat.
The heart and kidneys were acceptable, but the rest was too roughly done.
They were earnest, yet this was the result.
Ray addressed them slowly,
The heart was well separated into the ventricle and atrium. You extracted the arteries well, and the location of the pulmonary artery was clear. The kidneys were neatly removed without excess, which is a pass. But the rest is too lacking. Its so messy it makes me wonder if you really paid attention to the position and texture during dissection. This is a fail.
Their confident shoulders drooped at his words.
If the first group, which seemed to be doing well, ended up like this, the expressions of the remaining four groups were, needless to say, disheartened.
Not just them, but the remaining sixty or so students who hadnt yet participated in the dissection also looked quite somber.
Standing in the back and watching their dissection work, they had been impressed, but the professors assessment was brutally honest.
Indeed, comparing the pig dissected by him with their own, the difference was stark.
While the task of dissection was daunting, part of them desired to receive praise.
At that moment, a male student from the fourth group and a female student from the fifth group stood out. Their hands were noticeably quicker than those of their peers.
It was as if they had prior experience with such tasks.
The way they meticulously handled the organs and removed unnecessary fat was quite professional.
It wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that they led the dissection work.
Pretty good, thought Ray.
He said to them,
When doing a dissection, everyone should at least do as well as them.
It was indeed a problem. They couldnt always get pigs, and turning them into minced meat like this was not acceptable.
The expressions of the two students brightened slightly upon hearing Rays faint praise.
Conversely, Rays face showed a hint of curiosity.
It seems like more than a one-time skill I should keep an eye on them, just in case.
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Chapter 159: The First Practical Session
As the new students arrived, proper lectures began.
Keeping up with the specialized and systematic techniques they had never heard of or seen before was tough enough, but they commendably managed to follow the lessons well.
Those who had attended the free lectures initially had some basic knowledge, which helped them keep pace.
Having passed the entrance ceremony, Ray, now in his third week of teaching, decided it was time for their first practical session.
No amount of explanation beats seeing it once.
Ray called the students to the academys internal practice room instead of the lecture hall for the practical session, which naturally puzzled them.
Did this mean they were to practice already, without properly knowing anything yet?
Being a doctor means treating the injured, they thought, having been educated by Rays direct teaching method. Many students had no particular aversion to cutting human skin.
Some had even participated in wars, killing people firsthand, or as nobles from their domains, they had taken part in monster subjugation, making such experiences fairly common.
Upon arriving at the practice room, they saw a professor sitting on the stage.
However, what caught their eyes more than the professors presence was the animal placed on the table.
A pig?
Its a pig.
At first glance, it was obviously a pig.
Expecting something like an orc for the practical session, they felt slightly underwhelmed.
Female students with weak stomachs turned their heads quickly.
They had often seen pigs as food, but it was their first time seeing one up close like this.
Frankly, it looked quite revolting.
They didnt want to put a knife to such a creature.
As they recovered from the initial shock of seeing the pig, their eyes met with Rays, and they hurriedly bowed their heads.
Good to see you, Professor.
Good to see you, Professor.
Ray nodded at the belated greetings.
Find your seats as indicated on the blackboard. Today, we will form groups based on the assigned numbers and perform a dissection.
Dissection, you say?
A female student asked again.
Her voice betrayed her nervousness.
Are you scared?
Honestly, yes, I am scared.
Get used to it.
Ray spoke seriously and then slowly rose from his seat on the stage.
It seemed that nearly everyone had arrived.
In the practice room, just shy of a hundred students readied themselves for the practical session.
Ray had divided the class of over two hundred new students into two groups.
This made it easier to manage the lectures.
Though each class comprised roughly a hundred students, significantly more than at other academies, there was no alternative.
Each professor was responsible for about two hundred students.
With the current shortage of qualified instructors, the students had been split into classes to continue with the curriculum while still maintaining effective teaching.
Ray stood in front of the pig that lay on the desk.
The pig, appearing to be in a deep sleep, was prepared for dissection.
He thoroughly washed his hands and slipped on a pair of modified white cloth gloves.
These gloves were a special creation from the Holy Kingdom for the medical academy.
While not akin to modern latex gloves, they were sufficiently well-crafted to warrant their use.
However, being made of cloth, they could not be washed and reused.
Ray gazed at the pig and announced,
Before we begin the actual dissection, remember that it is through the sacrifice of such lives that medical progress is made possible. So observe every detail and watch carefully.
With that, the students gaze locked onto his hands and the pig.
You lot! The pig is going to die!
With his shout, the dissection by the five groups truly began.
No one had dared to start earlier, feeling as though they were about to perform black magic, but now they could no longer hesitate for fear that magic might strike from behind.
Feeling the urgency, they all grabbed scalpels and commenced the dissection of the pig.
Is this the lung?
Ah!
Yikes! What will we do if we cut the lung?
Sorry. I was trying to open the ribcage and made a mistake
Mistakes were common among the five groups.
Even though they knew the terms, the practical application was unfamiliar to them.
Unsure of where everything was, they relied on their learned knowledge to proceed with the dissection.
My hands are shaking.
Stay calm. Well handle the lower part; just focus on dissecting the heart and lungs first.
Dont touch that part. I saw the kidneys around there when the professor demonstrated.
Ill be careful.
Their collaboration was encouraging.
Groups of six or seven assembled, shared ideas, and met challenges. Eventually, the dissection began to look proper.
But to Ray, it was a complete disaster.
It was difficult to discern whether it was a dissection of the lungs or intestinesit was that butchered.
Understanding the structure and familiarizing oneself with it was crucial, but the lack of skill made him pity the pig.
Before an hour elapsed, one group confidently announced their completion.
Professor, weve finished the dissection.
We cant believe we did it ourselves. Hahaha.
Ray glanced at them, their joy evident in their words.
Their dissection was indeed unbelievable.
It resembled more an act of turning the pig into minced meat.
The heart and kidneys were acceptable, but the rest was too roughly done.
They were earnest, yet this was the result.
Ray addressed them slowly,
The heart was well separated into the ventricle and atrium. You extracted the arteries well, and the location of the pulmonary artery was clear. The kidneys were neatly removed without excess, which is a pass. But the rest is too lacking. Its so messy it makes me wonder if you really paid attention to the position and texture during dissection. This is a fail.
Their confident shoulders drooped at his words.
If the first group, which seemed to be doing well, ended up like this, the expressions of the remaining four groups were, needless to say, disheartened.
Not just them, but the remaining sixty or so students who hadnt yet participated in the dissection also looked quite somber.
Standing in the back and watching their dissection work, they had been impressed, but the professors assessment was brutally honest.
Indeed, comparing the pig dissected by him with their own, the difference was stark.
While the task of dissection was daunting, part of them desired to receive praise.
At that moment, a male student from the fourth group and a female student from the fifth group stood out. Their hands were noticeably quicker than those of their peers.
It was as if they had prior experience with such tasks.
The way they meticulously handled the organs and removed unnecessary fat was quite professional.
It wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that they led the dissection work.
Pretty good, thought Ray.
He said to them,
When doing a dissection, everyone should at least do as well as them.
It was indeed a problem. They couldnt always get pigs, and turning them into minced meat like this was not acceptable.
The expressions of the two students brightened slightly upon hearing Rays faint praise.
Conversely, Rays face showed a hint of curiosity.
It seems like more than a one-time skill I should keep an eye on them, just in case.
Chapter 159: The First Practical SessionAs the new students arrived, proper lectures began.Keeping up with the specialized and systematic techniques they had never heard of or seen before was tough enough, but they commendably managed to follow the lessons well.Those who had attended the free lectures initially had some basic knowledge, which helped them keep pace.Having passed the entrance ceremony, Ray, now in his third week of teaching, decided it was time for their first practical session.No amount of explanation beats seeing it once.Ray called the students to the academys internal practice room instead of the lecture hall for the practical session, which naturally puzzled them.Did this mean they were to practice already, without properly knowing anything yet?Being a doctor means treating the injured, they thought, having been educated by Rays direct teaching method. Many students had no particular aversion to cutting human skin.Some had even participated in wars, killing people firsthand, or as nobles from their domains, they had taken part in monster subjugation, making such experiences fairly common.Upon arriving at the practice room, they saw a professor sitting on the stage.However, what caught their eyes more than the professors presence was the animal placed on the table.A pig?Its a pig.At first glance, it was obviously a pig.Expecting something like an orc for the practical session, they felt slightly underwhelmed.Female students with weak stomachs turned their heads quickly.They had often seen pigs as food, but it was their first time seeing one up close like this.Frankly, it looked quite revolting.They didnt want to put a knife to such a creature.As they recovered from the initial shock of seeing the pig, their eyes met with Rays, and they hurriedly bowed their heads.Good to see you, Professor.Good to see you, Professor.Ray nodded at the belated greetings.Find your seats as indicated on the blackboard. Today, we will form groups based on the assigned numbers and perform a dissection.Dissection, you say?A female student asked again.Her voice betrayed her nervousness.Are you scared?Honestly, yes, I am scared.Get used to it.Ray spoke seriously and then slowly rose from his seat on the stage.It seemed that nearly everyone had arrived.In the practice room, just shy of a hundred students readied themselves for the practical session.Ray had divided the class of over two hundred new students into two groups.This made it easier to manage the lectures.Though each class comprised roughly a hundred students, significantly more than at other academies, there was no alternative.Each professor was responsible for about two hundred students.With the current shortage of qualified instructors, the students had been split into classes to continue with the curriculum while still maintaining effective teaching.Ray stood in front of the pig that lay on the desk.The pig, appearing to be in a deep sleep, was prepared for dissection.He thoroughly washed his hands and slipped on a pair of modified white cloth gloves.These gloves were a special creation from the Holy Kingdom for the medical academy.While not akin to modern latex gloves, they were sufficiently well-crafted to warrant their use.However, being made of cloth, they could not be washed and reused.Ray gazed at the pig and announced,Before we begin the actual dissection, remember that it is through the sacrifice of such lives that medical progress is made possible. So observe every detail and watch carefully.With that, the students gaze locked onto his hands and the pig.You lot! The pig is going to die!With his shout, the dissection by the five groups truly began.No one had dared to start earlier, feeling as though they were about to perform black magic, but now they could no longer hesitate for fear that magic might strike from behind.Feeling the urgency, they all grabbed scalpels and commenced the dissection of the pig.Is this the lung?Ah!Yikes! What will we do if we cut the lung?Sorry. I was trying to open the ribcage and made a mistakeMistakes were common among the five groups.Even though they knew the terms, the practical application was unfamiliar to them.Unsure of where everything was, they relied on their learned knowledge to proceed with the dissection.My hands are shaking.Stay calm. Well handle the lower part; just focus on dissecting the heart and lungs first.Dont touch that part. I saw the kidneys around there when the professor demonstrated.Ill be careful.Their collaboration was encouraging.Groups of six or seven assembled, shared ideas, and met challenges. Eventually, the dissection began to look proper.But to Ray, it was a complete disaster.It was difficult to discern whether it was a dissection of the lungs or intestinesit was that butchered.Understanding the structure and familiarizing oneself with it was crucial, but the lack of skill made him pity the pig.Before an hour elapsed, one group confidently announced their completion.Professor, weve finished the dissection.We cant believe we did it ourselves. Hahaha.Ray glanced at them, their joy evident in their words.Their dissection was indeed unbelievable.It resembled more an act of turning the pig into minced meat.The heart and kidneys were acceptable, but the rest was too roughly done.They were earnest, yet this was the result.Ray addressed them slowly,The heart was well separated into the ventricle and atrium. You extracted the arteries well, and the location of the pulmonary artery was clear. The kidneys were neatly removed without excess, which is a pass. But the rest is too lacking. Its so messy it makes me wonder if you really paid attention to the position and texture during dissection. This is a fail.Their confident shoulders drooped at his words.If the first group, which seemed to be doing well, ended up like this, the expressions of the remaining four groups were, needless to say, disheartened.Not just them, but the remaining sixty or so students who hadnt yet participated in the dissection also looked quite somber.Standing in the back and watching their dissection work, they had been impressed, but the professors assessment was brutally honest.Indeed, comparing the pig dissected by him with their own, the difference was stark.While the task of dissection was daunting, part of them desired to receive praise.At that moment, a male student from the fourth group and a female student from the fifth group stood out. Their hands were noticeably quicker than those of their peers.It was as if they had prior experience with such tasks.The way they meticulously handled the organs and removed unnecessary fat was quite professional.It wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that they led the dissection work.Pretty good, thought Ray.He said to them,When doing a dissection, everyone should at least do as well as them.It was indeed a problem. They couldnt always get pigs, and turning them into minced meat like this was not acceptable.The expressions of the two students brightened slightly upon hearing Rays faint praise.Conversely, Rays face showed a hint of curiosity.It seems like more than a one-time skill I should keep an eye on them, just in case.
