Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of formative assessment teaching in internship teaching of gynecology and obstetrics. Methods Since 2017, we tried mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) among obstetrics and gynecology interns. Results Compared with the traditional mode, students' ability of doctor-patient communication and surgical operation had been improved. Conclusions As the carrier of formative assessment, Mini - CEX should be incorporated into clinical teaching assessment system of obstetrics and gynecology.

Key words: clinical education, formative assessment, medical student