Li Xu stood at the lectern, his gaze sweeping over the sea of young faces as he continued to speak, "Back then, you probably all imagined wearing a white coat, saving lives, and earning everyone's respect. You thought that if you just got into medical school, you'd graduate, become a good doctor, and, at the very least, have a respectable job."
"But then you started college, got exposed to actual clinical work, and learned more about the reality. You found out about the hardships of being a doctor, the endless night shifts, the stress from doctor-patient disputes, and the meager salaries for young physicians..."
"And this is especially true for us students of Traditional Chinese Medicine."
