Résumé
Objective To explore the effect of problem-based learning method in traditional Chinese internal medicine teaching. Methods 58 students enrolled in the major of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine in class C at the Beijing University of Chinese medicine were arranged to receive PBL(test group)or traditional teaching methods(control group)in 2 courses and complete 116 questionnaires. The teaching outcomes were evaluated by questionnaire and individual interviews. Results Compared with controls,students receiving PBL performed significantly better in terms of active classroom atmosphere, broadening their knowledge, and improving teamwork ability(χ2 were 7.16, 4.07, 4.09, P<0.05). Conclusion The PBL strategy has the advantage than the traditional teaching methods in traditional Chinese internal medicine teaching.