Constructing formative assessment system and promoting the quality of clinical medical teaching

The evaluation model of clinical teaching in China is mostly based on summative assessment which used scores as measurement.Emphasizing results and ignoring course,it's difficult to evaluate the dynamic teaching process.Formative assessment evaluated the process and development of teaching,which is characterized by dynamic and reflective,more emphasis on students' own needs,students' learning experience,communication between teachers and students.This paper discussed the status quo and problems of the summative assessment in clinical teaching in our country and elaborated the process and content in constructing a systematic formative assessment process in clinical medical teaching,thus to make continuous improvement in clinical teaching,learning and evaluating with proper methods. Key words: Formative assessment; Clinical medical; Teaching quality; Constructing