Abstract: Objective　To investigate the current situation of information literacy of residents.Methods　A total of 231 residents in S hospital were seleeted as the research object, this paper constructed an information literacy assessment scale for residents and then evaluated their current information literacy status, using literature analysis, expert consultation and questionnaire method.Results　The scores were high in the dimensions of information awareness and information ethics and morality, but there were deficiencies in the dimensions of information knowledge and information ability. Moreover, the information literacy level of residents were affected by their academic background to some extent. Based on the research results, the cultivation strategy of information literacy of residents were put forward, including strengthening and optimizing the information literacy cultivation system, emphasizing the difference of residents' educational background and enriching the form of literacy education.Conclusion　Through constructing and validating the information literacy assessment scale applicable to residents, this study provides cultivation strategy and reference for information literacy assessment and cultivation for medical groups.

Key words: internship resideney, information literacy, scale construction, talent cultivation, physicians, educational measurement, surveys and questionnaires