Abstract: Computer clinical thinking training is a teaching method that uses the computer technology to simulate real clinical scenarios. Compared with the traditional clinical thinking training mode, it has its unique advantages. This article introduces the current status of computer clinical thinking training as well as its application values in rare diseases teaching, existing problems and solutions. And we emphasize its potential in clinical thinking teaching. This new method guaranteeing the homogeneity of physician training will advance the progress of medical teaching reformation.

Key words: computer technique, clinical thinking, rare diseases, medical education