Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of interactive case symposium on the basic knowledge, basic theory and basic skills training of surgical residents in interprofessional learning (IPL). Methods The case study was conducted as resident physicians presented case and guided discussion, supplemented by supervisors comments and suggestions. From September 2011 to August 2016, 91 residents of Xuanwu Hospital were trained in typical cases of different disciplines.The post-class Q&A, seminars and questionnaire survey methods were used to evaluate the educational effects of the case discussions. The data were dealt with by statistical analysis. Results 91 surgeons participated in case sessions on a regular basis and completed a questionnaire survey. All the questionnaires were retrieved and 98% of them were valid. The result of seminars shows that the satisfaction of the case discussion is 70%. The questionnaire was completed and the evaluation and comparison were made from five aspects: the typicality of the case, the adequacy of the report and the preparation of the examination, the depth and breadth of the evaluation, the effect of knowledge and the results of knowledge examination.The total score of the questionnaire was 73.6 ± 13.5 points. Among them, there was no significant difference in the scores between the years 2011 to 2016. However, the scores were different in some months, indicating that the scores of the different subjects were manifest. Conclusion The Interactive Surgery Resident Case Symposium is supported and
welcomed by the resident, yet needs further improvement and can be promoted in teaching reform.