Abstract: Objective To explore the current situation of the research skill training for postgraduates with specialized degree in pediatrics and to put forward some suggestions. Methods There were 56 graduates were enrolled in the present study. Quantitative questionnaire method was used during the data collection in order to evaluate the current research abilities of these students and to provide feedbacks for the adoption of improvement measures of research skill. Results There are only 25.0%(14/56) of graduates published articles as the first author, 64.3% (36 / 56) of the postgraduates read less than 4 articles per month, 92.9% (52 / 56) of the postgraduates thought that scientific research training courses should be carried out, and 82.1% (48 / 56) of the postgraduates thought that clinical work had an impact on the cultivation of scientific research ability. Conclusions The research ability of the postgraduate students in pediatrics major needs to be further improved. It is suggested to strengthen the cultivation of scientific research thinking, optimize the setting of scientific research courses, strengthen the construction of the tutor team, promote the combination of scientific research and clinical practice, train pediatricians with comprehensive development of scientific research and clinical practice.

Key words: Pediatrics, Professional degree, Postgraduate student, Scientific research ability