Abstract: The battle against Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID -19) reflects some problems in the cultivation system of clinical medicine talents in China, and urgent reforms are needed. This paper analyzes the structural problems of degree education in the training system of clinical medicine talents in China, and puts forward corresponding reform suggestions. ① The successfully implemented “5+3” program should be taken as the main body of clinical medical personnel training in China, and the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree should be awarded to qualified graduates. ② The main training target of “5+3” program should focus on general practitioners. ③ The training of specialists should be strengthened, and the proportion of specialists should be below 50% of the total physicians, and the specialist training is no longer linked with degree education. ④ Reconstruct the knowledge structure of clinical medicine education, and enhance the ability and level of national emergency prevention and control of major infectious diseases. ⑤ Establish the support system for clinical medical personnel training, and ensure the sound progress and development of clinical medical personnel training. 

Key words: COVID-19, challenge ,  reassess ,  clinical medicine ,  personnel training system ,  medical education