International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective Clinical internship is a crucial component of medical education. Traditional teaching models often suffer from a disconnect between theory and practice, as well as insufficient student engagement. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of the “Case-Based, Problem-Oriented, and Reflective Practice Teaching Model” (CPRP model) in clinical internships. Methods Clinical internship students from an affiliated hospital of a medical college were selected as participants and randomly divided into an observation group and a control group. The observation group received teaching based on the CPRP model, while the control group followed traditional teaching methods. Results The results showed that students in the observation group outperformed those in the control group in theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, self-directed learning ability, and teaching satisfaction, with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). Conclusion The CPRP teaching model effectively enhances students’ clinical practice ability and self-directed learning capacity, making it a valuable approach for promotion in clinical education.

Case-based learning; Problem-oriented learning; Reflective practice; Clinical internship; Teaching model