Abstract: Objective　To explore the application effect of virtual reality technology in standardized training for residents.Methods　A total of 45 standardized training doctors from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University were selected and randomly divided into the experimental group (n=22) and the control group (n=23). The control group adopted traditional theoretical teaching and experimental grouping teaching methods, while the experimental group received VR teaching method based on the theoretical teaching of the control group. After training, a comprehensive evaluation of theoretical knowledge assessment, operation score and questionnaire survey were carried out for both groups to evaluate the teaching effects.Results　The theoretical knowledge assessment and operation scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). The questionnaire showed that the overall satisfaction score of VR use was relatively high, especially in the sense of using VR equipment for it had a strong sense of immersion and was easy to operate, which can greatly enhance interest in learning. However, on the single question of whether VR can replace traditional teaching, it was believed that although as an emerging teaching method, VR can make up for the existing problems of traditional teaching, there are still some contents that cannot be simulated. Therefore, VR should be supplemented with traditional teaching methods rather than replace it.Conclusion　VR technology increases the learning interest and the operational skills of the standardized training doctors, which is worth further research and promotion.

Key words: virtual reality, standardized training for residents, teaching