Abstract: Objectives To evaluate the effects of PBL method in Otolaryngological education for medical undergraduates. Methods 61medical undergraduates were enrolled into this study and were divided randomly into two groups: the PBL group and the traditional teaching method group. Questionnaires were collected and statistical analyses were conducted. Results The scores of the evaluations for education of Otolaryngology were much better in the PBL group than that in the traditional teaching method group in most aspects according to the questionnaires. Conclusions: PBL method is a good teaching method for the study of Otolaryngology. Combination of PBL with other teaching methods will be an ideal way for medical education in Otolaryngology.

Key words: PBL，Otolaryngology, Medical students, education