Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2026, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (6): 413-418.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn 115259-20240129-00101

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Comparative study on the talent training scheme of clinical medicine programs in vocational colleges in China

Wang Dongyi1, Wang Ning2, Cui Dongtao2, Ma Yongchao3, Wang Jianguo3   

  1. 1Teaching and Research Section of Art, Social Science Teaching Department, Luohe Medical College, Luohe 462002,China;
    2Teaching and Research Office, Teaching Affairs Division, Luohe Medical College, Luohe 462002, China;
    3Higher Education Research Center, Luohe Medical College, Luohe 462002, China
  • Received:2024-01-29 Online:2026-06-01 Published:2026-05-28
  • Contact: Wang Jianguo, Email: 156690078@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Funding Project for the Huang Danian Style Teacher Team in Henan Province's Universities, Henan Provincial Education Department, 2023 (JiaoZhiCheng [2023] No. 248); 2023 Science and Technology Innovation Project of Luohe Medical College (2023SK02)

Abstract: Objective This study is to conduct a comparative analysis on the talent training scheme of clinical medicine programs in vocational colleges in China in 2013 and 2023, providing an empirical basis for optimizing talent training schemes and improving relevant policies. Methods In 2023, based on the talent training scheme of clinical medicine programs in 13 vocational colleges, this study used descriptive analysis and literature research methods to analyze relevant indicators. Results Over the past decade, the number of institutions implementing the “1+2” training model increased from 1 in 2013 to 3 in 2023; the average number of courses per institution rose from 37 to 46, and the total instructional hours increased from 3 093 to 3 350. However, 9 institutions still had elective course hours accounting for less than the minimum 10% of total hours specified in the national standards. Moreover, 10 institutions provided fewer than the required 1 200 hours of clinical practice. By 2023, only 6 institutions met national requirements for physical education courses; medical psychology courses increased from 11 institutions in 2013 to 12, with 1 institution still not offering the course. Conclusions The talent training scheme of clinical medicine programs in vocational colleges in China have been partially optimized, but reforms in the training model remain slow. Course structures and instructional hours are not fully rationalized, and practical teaching as well as courses in aesthetics, labor education, mental health, and medical humanities remain insufficient. Course positioning and implementation measures are still unclear. It is recommended that national teaching standards provide explicit requirements for often-overlooked courses such as medical humanities, and that institutions strictly adhere to these standards, innovate training models, standardize course offerings, strengthen practical teaching, and further improve implementation measures to cultivate highly competent medical professionals for primary healthcare.

Key words: Clinical medicine, Vocational education, Talent training scheme, Teaching standards, Contrastive analysis

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