Reform of clinical courses examination based on Deming cycle theory: An exploration of explanation and evaluation system for examination papers / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

Deming cycle theory, namely the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle theory, is a relatively advanced and widely used theory of quality management system in foreign countries, with both scientific and systematic features. The research group introduced the PDCA quality control theory into the eight-year clinical course assessment for the first time to carry out the reform of clinical course examination and actively promote the explanation and evaluation system for examination papers. After four years of follow-up research, the management means based on the PDCA cycle was continuously used to optimize the explanation and evaluation system for examination papers and improved the efficiency of clinical course examination. At present, certain achievements have been made, which include urging students to reflect on learning, promoting the implementation of the student-centered teaching philosophy, enhancing teachers' teaching input, and improving the management quality of teaching departments.