Abstract: Objective This study aims to investigate the current situation of ultrasonographic teaching and learning needs from eight-year program undergraduates in Peking Union Medical College. Methods Questionnaires of the current situation about ultrasonographic teaching and learning needs from students were collected and compared with feedbacks from students from 4+4 pilot project curriculum who received a new pattern of ultrasonographic teaching. Results The students of eight-year program showed weakness in understanding of definition and development of ultrasound discipline, basic knowledge and ultrasonographic technology. They were not satisfied with the current ultrasonographic teaching and hoped to improve the curriculum content and teaching pathway. Conclusions Based on these results, the ultrasonographic curriculum design and teaching patterns should be adjusted according to students' demands and emphasize essential and basic knowledge such as ultrasonographic manifestations of normal human anatomy and that found in common diseases.

Key words: diagnostic ultrasonographic teaching, teaching reform, curriculum design, clinical medical teaching