Abstract: Debriefing is a kind of feedback used in simulation-based medical education. The article would analysis the characteristics of debriefing, which are different from the conventional feedback approach. Types and models of debriefing are introduced, and the influence of social psychological factors is emphasized. As a crucial part of simulation-based medical education, debriefing will promote teaching effects.

Key words: debriefing, simulation-based medical education, feedback teaching