Abstract: Objective To understand the current situation of medical simulation center(referred as simulation center) in residency training institutions in China in 2024, so as to provide basis for formulating the standard medical simulation center and simulation training procedures. Methods In October 2024, organized by the Chinese Medical Association, a questionnaire survey was implemented at medical simulation centers at residency institutions located in general hospitals in China. The results were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results A total of 318 qualified residency institutions participated in the survey. There were 99.7%(317/318) of the simulation centers have the function area more than 600 m². Among these centers, 42.8%(136/318) had their leaders working less than 24 hours per week for their centers. The proportion of the centers with 0-1 full-time management personnel was 23.9%(76/318). The proportion of centers with more than 50 faculty members was 60.7%(193/318). The proportion of centers with an annual training capacity of over 20 000 man-hours was 46.5%(148/318). The proportion of simulation centers that offer basic skills training courses, specialized skills training courses, and comprehensive skills training courses as compulsory courses was 86.5%(275/318), 43.7%(139/318), and 18.6%(59/318), respectively. Conclusions The medical simulation centers have received significant investment in hardware construction. The number of teaching staff and the depth of various courses have increased compared to before. However, continuous improvement is still needed in terms of staffing, faculty development, and investment in center leaders.

Key words: Questionnaires, Residency standardized training institutions, Medical simulation center