Abstract: Objective To overcome defects such as lack of ability in flexible application of knowledge and clinical thinking in traditional teaching mode for medical undergraduates and to promote the conversion from lecture based learning. Methods CBL was used in combination with elicitation teaching mode in teaching of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck in medical undergraduates in recent 3 years. The effectiveness of CBL combined elicitation teaching mode was evaluated with questionnaire in class 2010. Results In this study, 93.8% undergraduate students satisfied with the new mode and 90.6% undergraduate students agreed that it is helpful in establishing clinical thinking. Conclusion CBL in combination with elicitation teaching mode helps to promote the establishment of student-centered clinical teaching mode and to found ability in clinical thinking and clinical innovation.

Key words: Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Case based learning, Elicitation teaching, Medical undergraduates