Leaning back on a fluffy and comfortable sofa, John? Mr. Huntelaar squinted slightly, and his right index finger tapped lightly on the armrest under his hand, as if he was lost in thought.

In front of him, Mr. Edelman from Columbia College waited patiently.

Although Edelman was momentarily distracted and hesitant for a moment after discovering that John's age was very different from his imagination, he quickly sent an invitation to the other party according to the original plan. The reason is simple, at least based on the papers published by the other side, and the information received from European colleagues, Mr. Huntelaar is definitely more than enough to be a professor of surgery at Columbia College!

The other party is also an associate professor of surgery at the University of Berlin, and Edelman has never been arrogant enough to ignore this.

As for age or something, Edelman quickly put that concern aside. Although the other party's age did seem a little too young, considering Mr. Huntelaar's great achievements in the field of surgery, and the actual needs of the school, Edelman felt that he really had no reason or qualifications to pick and choose.

At the end of the day, American medical education in this era really has nothing to be proud of.

When the Germans began to pay attention to the study of the real yàn room and introduced relevant education in medical schools, most medical schools in the United States did not even have a microscope; Of course, when the French proposed and carried forward the clinical education by the Germans was in full swing, and made the start of clinical internship a necessary condition for obtaining an MD degree, the top medical schools in the United States had just reached an agreement without any coercive effect, extending the duration of medical education to three years!

When it comes to medical education, the gap between the United States and Europe is almost all-encompassing.

Therefore, being able to become an associate professor at the University of Berlin is enough to show the strength of the other party, not to mention Columbia College after returning to China. Even at a top university such as Harvard, Mr. Huntelaar must be qualified to be a professor of surgery. You know, most medical schools in the United States are very small now, and some even have only seven or eight physicians in the whole school to teach in various disciplines, and Columbia College is not much better. In this case, it would be very beneficial for the school to be able to invite Mr. Huntelaar......

Just when Edelman's mind was in turmoil. John also sighed in his heart.

As the associate dean of Columbia College School of Medicine, it would have been almost impossible for John to have an equal conversation with him a hundred years from now. After all, it is one of the top medical schools ranked in the United States, not to mention that John was just a small deputy chief physician back then, even if it is a big-name expert in China, it is not enough to watch. But in New York in 1887, John now has the absolute power to talk to each other on an equal footing. Not only because of his net worth, which can already squeeze into the ranks of the richest people in the United States, but also because of the achievements he has made in the field of surgery are enough to support this.

"It's a pity, it's a pity!"

Aware of Mr. Edelman's expectant gaze. John sighed inwardly.

If he didn't think about it so much, he would have liked to accept the invitation from Columbia College, which would save him a lot of work. But one only had to think about the current state of medical education in the United States, and he knew that he could not take this path -- not in every sense of the word!

Of course, this will begin to change after the founding of the Hopkins School of Medicine, and it will be completely reversed by the Flexner report in the early 20th century, if at all. John would not hesitate to accept Columbia's invitation. But at the end of the day, these are still too far away from John. Even if Mr. Welch and his team have begun to prepare and work hard, there are still five or six years before the establishment of the Hopkins University School of Medicine......

"I'm sorry, Mr. Edelman."

Thinking of this, John didn't need to think about anything anymore, he shook his head directly and said regretfully: "Although I am very sorry, I think I am afraid that I will not be able to accept the invitation of your school." ”

"Oh?"

Edelman's expression was obviously a little surprised, but he quickly asked with a serious expression, "Mr. Huntelaar." May I ask why? ”

"This ......"

John was a little embarrassed by Mr. Edelman's question.

Sensitive to the change in John's expression, Edelman was very surprised. Originally, in his opinion, the reason why Mr. Huntelaar was reluctant to go to the Hopkins University School of Medicine was because it was far away from New York. But there was no reason to refuse the invitation of Columbia College, I didn't expect the other party to refuse so happily!

Although it is not as good as the University of Berlin, Columbia College is also famous in New York!

Since he learned about John's return from Welch, Edelman naturally knew that Columbia College had no advantage over the Hopkins University School of Medicine. After all, Mr. Hopkins left a very large fortune to the school that bears his name, which is not comparable to Colombia. But in any case, my school is also one of the earliest universities in the United States, and it is quite prestigious in China, if the other party will always settle in New York in the future, what better university than Columbia?

From the beginning to the end, Edelman didn't think anything else.

Physicians in New York don't earn a lot of money these days, let alone surgeons who are a head lower than internal medicine doctors, so for most well-known physicians, taking a few apprentices or teaching courses in medical school is the only way to increase their income. Doctors at the top of the pyramid in New York City are able to earn thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars a year because of this method. Therefore, Edelman, who did not know much about John's lineage, really couldn't think of the reason for his rejection of Columbia College.

After pondering for a moment, Edelman frowned slightly and asked, "Mr. Huntelaar, have you already accepted offers from other schools, or are you worried that the salary we offer is too low to meet your requirements?" I can assure you that Columbia College offers you the highest ...... in New York."

"No, no!"

Hurriedly waving his hand, John shook his head with a wry smile and said, "It has nothing to do with these, it's really ......"

Looking at Edelman, who was becoming more and more confused, John only hesitated and smiled bitterly: "Mr. Edelman, although it has nothing to do with salary, but there is one thing I think you are really right, I'm afraid Columbia College really can't meet my conditions!" ”

"Oh?"

Hearing John's words, Edelman frowned and immediately straightened up, and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Huntelaar, although I don't quite understand why you think so, but I really want to hear what the conditions are, can I?" ”

Since he didn't agree to the invitation from another school, and it wasn't because of money, Edelman really couldn't think of any other reason. So at this moment, he also faintly felt a trace of dissatisfaction with John: Even if you have made many fruitful achievements in the field of surgery, you will not be so arrogant in the face of invitations from top universities in China, right?

"That'...... All right. ”

After a little hesitation, John simply smiled, shrugged his shoulders and said, "Mr. Edelman, in fact, my conditions are very simple, there are only two!" As long as these two conditions are met, I agree to be a professor of surgery at Columbia College without a penny salary and with a top-tier internship hospital for all medical students at Columbia College! ”

"Top internship hospital? Where is it? ”

After hearing this, Edelman's heart was shocked, and his eyes widened!

"Yes, the top internship hospital!"

Smiling slightly, John nodded and said, "You don't have to doubt that, because in a month at most, I think you should be able to know where this hospital is and why I call it top-notch!" ”

"Goo-dong!"

Hearing this, Edelman couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of spit.

Influenced by the major medical schools in Europe, especially the French and German medical schools, Columbia College is now eager to have its own affiliated hospital, but due to funding and other reasons, this idea has never had a chance to be realized.

Merely......

Frowning and thinking for a while, Erdman couldn't think of a hospital in New York, and he didn't quite believe that a young man like John could do this!

"Sizzle......"

After taking a deep breath, Edelman said in a deep voice, "Mr. Huntelaar, can you please tell me about these two conditions?" ”

Quietly glancing at Edelman, John smiled faintly: "The first condition, I hope that Columbia College can learn German medical education and carry out teaching reforms, such as attaching importance to the education of the real room, as well as clinical education, etc." ”

"Huh?"

Although Edelman was a little surprised after hearing this condition, it was not a surprise.

In fact, the American university community has now begun to study higher education in Europe, especially Germany, and he also knows that John has returned from studying in Germany, so it is not surprising that this request is made. It's just that this kind of big thing is certainly not up to Edelman to decide, so after a slight groan, he spoke: "What about the second condition?" ”

"The second word ......"

After a moment of silence, John secretly smiled bitterly, and said, "Mr. Edelman, the second condition is that I hope that Columbia University can greatly increase the current admissions standards, and only admit students with university degrees to study for a doctorate degree in the future!" ”

"What?!"

When he heard this, Edelman finally couldn't hold back the surprise in his heart anymore and stood up with a pout...... (To be continued......)