Comparison of Clinical Training Outcomes between the Synthetic and Traditional Teaching Modes

［Abstract］Objective To evaluate the clinical training outcomes from two clinical practice modes for undergraduate students. Methods Total two grades 2009 and 2010， 150 undergraduate students were randomly divided into two groups: 69 students in group A and 81 students in group B. The synthetic teaching mode was applied in group A，and group B received the traditional teaching mode. The Objective Structure Clinical Examination （OSCE） and a written comprehensive examination were used to evaluate the training outcomes by T test analyzed by SPSS 17.0（α= 0.05）. Results The theoretical level of 2009 grade students was better than that of 2010 grade （P < 0.05）. The clinical practice skills of the two groups had no significant difference（P > 0.05）. There were no significant differences between two groups in theoretical and clinical training（P > 0.05）. Comparing with the 2010 grade，the theoretical level of the 2009 was better，but the clinical skill level was weaker. Conclusion Synthetic teaching mode and traditional teaching mode both achieved good outcomes. In order to obtain better comprehensive progresses，the two teaching modes need to be combined. The orientation by following the requirements of oral practicing qualification examination may enhance the clinical skills of the students.