Abstract: The teaching ability of clinical instructors is crucial for enhancing teaching quality and training competent clinicians. This article presents a series of clinical internship training programs designed by the teaching team at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, aimed at resident and junior attending physicians (collectively referred to as participants). It outlines the course design and implementation process. This article evaluated the effectiveness of training by comparing participants′ practical skills, skill assessment scores for demonstration by instructors, and overall satisfaction before and after the course.Relevant data was analyzed using a chi square test and t-test. Results indicated a significant improvement in participants′ practical skills post-training, with scores increasing from (67.1±12.6) to (85.2±5.4), P=0.001. The skill assessment scores for participants′ demonstrations were comparable to those given by training instructors, showing no significant difference [(87.6±6.8) vs. (85.2±5.4), P=0.277]. Additionally, over 75% of participants expressed overall satisfaction with the course. Furthermore, students mentored by clinical instructors who completed the training reported higher levels of satisfaction, positive feedback, and perceived teaching effectiveness compared to those mentored by instructors who did not undergo the training. [96.0%(24/25) vs. 66.7%(18/27), 92.0%(23/25) vs. 70.4%(19/27), 92.0%(23/25) vs. 63.0%(17/27), all P<0.05]. Overall, the training program for clinical instructors significantly enhances teaching effectiveness and improves student satisfaction in clinical education.

Key words: Clinical clerkship, Teachers, Teaching ability training, Curriculum design, Practice