Abstract: The “5+3” integrated talent training model for clinical medicine underwent reform and practice for five years and achieved remarkable results. It has gradually become the leading force of higher medical education in China. The essential connotation is to establish a standardized medical talent training system through the effective integration of college education, postgraduation education, and continuing education. Taking Zhengzhou University as an example, this article analyzes the current weaknesses in this training mode, and focuses on how to design and revise better talent training plans, carry out curriculum reforms, and strengthen grassroots teaching organizations and faculty under the background of building a first-class university. Some reforms and practices have been carried out on the connotation construction of integrated talent training in terms of construction, medical education collaborative education, etc, aiming to provide reference for other universities.

Key words: “5+3” integration, talent training model, medical education