Abstract: Clinical teaching round is an important way to train students' clinical capacity. Standardized patient (SP) can simulate real clinical situations accurately and reproducibly. Compared with the traditional teaching round, the teaching round with introduction of standardized patients has its unique advantages and can improve the standardization, homogeneity and generalization of clinical teaching rounds more effectively. This article introduces the current status of the application of standardized patients, its application in clinical teaching rounds and challenges, emphasizing its potential in clinical training.

Key words: standardized patient, teaching rounds, clinical education, medical education