Abstract: Self-directed learning (SDL) skill is one of the necessary capabilities to be an excellent doctor. SDL training has become the important content in the top creative talents training. SDL training has been carried out for 6 years since 2011 by Physiology department Tongji university. Feedback from medical students had been collected, which was used to make modifications and supplementary including direct to learning (D2L) platform to improve SDL. SDL training is proved to be widely accepted in medical students and receive good learning effect. D2L platform is helpful in progressing SDL training.

Key words: Self-Directed learning, Excellent Doctor, Direct to Learning platform