Comparison of the education scheme of rural order directed medical students in 6 colleges and universities

Objective:To compare the similarities and differences of the education schemes in 6 colleges and universities for providing the reference basis in reforming the training programs of rural order directed medical students.Methods:The training objective,require and curriculum setting in 6 colleges and universities were analyzed and compared by documentary analysis,phone interview and on-the-spot investigation.Results:The significant differences in training objective,requirement,curriculum setting and practical teaching in 6 colleges and universities were found.The inaccurate training objective,incomplete course setting and imperfect practical teaching were found in some colleges and universities.Conclusions:Setting the unified undergraduate education standard,adjusting training objective,modifying course setting and establishing practical teaching can improve the quality of personnel training program.