Abstract: Objective In order to further improve China’s neurology residency training system, we investigated the differences of standardized residency training system between China and the United States. Methods The differences of the training goal, plan, program operation and performance evaluation between China and the United States’ residency training program were analyzed. Results The neurology residency training system in the United States has been well established and standardized. Standardized residency training in China has been implemented and systematized in recent years. Although tremendous improvement has been made to China’s postgraduate education, many aspects of the training system still need to be optimized. Conclusion In line with experiences of USA and suitable for China's national conditions, reform of neurology residency training system will further improve the medical care of Neurology in China.

Key words: Neurology, Standardized training