Abstract: The clinical skills competition of national medical colleges students has been held sixth times since 2010. The preparation and participation of the competition has not only improved the overall quality of medical students and the teaching level of teachers, but also perfected the clinical practice teaching system. Furthermore, some problems in the routine practice teaching appeared during the process of competition. Clinical skills competition has a positive and profound infl uence on the medical education reform of China.

Key words: clinical skills competition, medical education reform, effect