Abstract: With the completion of the human genome project and the advancement of sequencing technology, the ethical issues involved in medical genetics have become increasingly prominent. This requires the integration of ethical and other ideological elements into classroom teaching of medical genetics, and cultivation of the ethical qualities of medical undergraduates. This paper systematically discusses the reform of medical genetics curriculum focusing on ethical issues from the aspects of syllabus construction, ethical issues, and classroom practice and effect. Strengthening the ethical literacy of medical undergraduates is an inevitable trend in the development of medical genetics, and it is a realistic need for comprehensive education. Besides, the teaching reform based on the ethical problems, is also possible to improve the curriculum construction as a pilot project with a step-by-step remodeling strategy, and comprehensively promote the reformation of education of medical genetics.

Key words: ethical quality, medical genetics, curriculum construction, talent cultivation