Abstract: Objective The purpose of this study is to describe the current need of postgraduate training for physicians and sonographers in department of ultrasound. Method This was a cross-sectional survey of all 95 physicians working at department of ultrasound in Peking Union Medical college hospital，which is taken in July 2014. The examiners’ confidence, difficulties and barriers in work and training needs were scored. Results A total of 94 valid questionnaires was gained. The examiners’ have a moderate degree of confidence in performing the ultrasound examination. They thought that appreciate decision-making of ultrasound findings is more difficult. The physicians have an overall medium satisfaction rate for the current training program. There are differences in the training needs for different people respectively. Conclusion Explicit the needs of trainees will benefit the ultrasound post-graduating training program.

Key words: department of ultrasound, training need, survey