Abstract: Objective To have an in-depth understanding of the correlations between the training approach and the outcome of clinical and research of the clinical post-doctor candidates, and to strengthen the training accordingly. Methods The 2016 clinical post-doctor candidates are taken as the object of study, using single factor analysis of variance (ANOVA), chi-square test, and multiple comparison method to describe and analyze the test results of medical theory, clinical practice, English, specialty interview and the research outcomes before graduation. Results The 8-year (including the the 8-year transferred from 7-year) clinical medical doctors exceed the graduates of other channels in terms of clinical competency and comprehensive performance, but with less research outcome, and vice versa. Different training approach of medical doctoral graduates has its own characteristics. Conclusions It is crucial to integrate goals and approaches of training to improve the quality of training and to facilitate career paths.

Key words: clinical postdoctor, training approach, clinical skills, research outcome