Abstract: Objective：To investigate the current situation of ＂Outline of Modern Chinese History＂ teaching in the medical college and explore ways to enhance the teaching effect.Methods：Six hundred freshmen and sophomores in a certain medical college were surveyed with a self-compiled questionnaire concerning their interest and difficulty in learning this course,and their suggestions to the teaching methods.Results：According to the survey,211 of the students had a moderate interest in learning this course and 17 had no interest;49 of the students thought it very difficult to learn and 101 thought it relatively difficult;223 of the students liked the teaching method of ＂theory combined with practice＂ most,23.1% prefered＂classroom discussion＂,223 supported＂innovative teaching methods＂ and 201 thought that social practice should be strengthened.As to practical teaching,184 of the students prefered a ＂field visit＂,followed by ＂social practice＂ which was favored by 157 of them.Conclusions：Teachers should optimize and upgrade the teaching methods according to the actual situation of medical students,at the same time cultivate their interests in learning,develop their research awareness,intensify the student-teacher interaction and carry out practice teaching to enhance the effectiveness of class.