Abstract: Objective The purpose of this study was to improve medical students' communication skills. Methods A total of 165 medical students who were trained in Clinical communication skills course from March, 2009 to October, 2011 were investigated by self-assessment questionnaires. 152 of them finished both pre and post-course evaluation. Results According to the self-assessment of medical students, the confidence of “establish good doctor patient relationship”, “agree on a plan with patient”, “breaking bad news”, “general ability at doctor patient communication”, “practice as a holistic medicine professional”, “using knowledge and skill in doctor patient communication” were all improved after the course. The doctor-patient relationship attitude showed a more “patient centred” style after the course. 96.2% students satisfied with the whole course. Conclusion The evaluation suggested that medical students’ communication skills can be improved by this curriculum. The present evaluation calls for further development of the doctor-patient communication curriculum.

Key words: medical student, doctor patient communication, skill, reform in education, curriculum