Reflection on medical education reform from medical licensing examination

Abstract

Objective To find out the weak points of students through analyzing the scores of medical licensing examination, to explore the causes and to put forwards some advices. Methods Excel 2007 was used to statistically analyze the average scores, average passing rate and the mastering rate of 3 060 candidates who took the exam from 2006 to 2011. Literatures were reviewed to find out reforming measures taken by other schools. Results The average scores changed lightly. The master-ing rate changed differently. The average passing rate declined from 83.6% in 2006 to 71.65% in 2011. Conclusions Score of medical licensing examination is an important index of the teaching quality of medical universities, which should be emphasized on. Some practicable methods are put forward taken into all related factors：adjusting course setting, strengthening teaching of practical skills, reforming teaching methods and examination systems, placing more emphasis on examination work. Key words: Medical licensing examination; Passing rate; Education reform