Abstract: Objective  To evaluate the role and teaching effects of problem-based learning combined with multi-modality image fusion teaching mode in residents training of neurosurgery. Methods  Proper cases were selected according to normalized training teaching program. Guidance problems and multi-modality image infusion were utilized to help residents preview relevant knowledge before clinical teaching rounds. And effectiveness of this teaching method was compared with traditional teaching method. Results  Compared with traditional teaching method, problem-based learning combined with multi-modality image fusion teaching method not only improved the scores of residents in knowledge and practice (P﹤0.001), but also increased positive evaluation in interesting (P﹤0.05). Conclusion   Problem-based learning combined with multi-modality image fusion teaching mode could effectively improve teaching results, accelerate the learning progress of clinical skills, and promote technical skills of training residents. 

Key words: problem-based learning teaching method, multi-modality image fusion, neurosurgery, teaching model, teaching rounds