Application Study of Two Strengthening in Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Clinical Course

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of two strengthening (the strengthening of both basic theoretical knowledge and clinical skill) in traditional Chinese and western medicine clinical courses. Methods: In the experimental group, to strengthen basic theoretical knowledge, and the results were observed by the final exam and questionnaire. Results: The scores of Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Introduction of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine from experimental group were better than those in control group. Classroom climate, interactive activity with teachers, participation initiative and classroom attention were also better than control group. Furthermore, understanding of knowledge and connection with subjects in experimental group were better. Increasing active learning, collaboration ability and communication ability were also better in experimental group. Conclusion: Two strengthening was conducive to classroom teaching, learning promotion and capacity improving for undergraduates in traditional Chinese and western medicine major. It could endow flexibility for students in the use of theory in clinic, ability in syndrome differentiation and treatment on diseases in TCM clinic, and preliminary ability in treating urgent, difficult and severe diseases.