Abstract: Objective To explore the application effect of flipped class teaching in pathological experiment class. Methods In the experimental teaching of pathology, Grade 2014 undergraduate students of Fourth Military Medical University were selected as control group, which used the traditional teaching method. Grade 2015 undergraduate students of Fourth Military Medical University were selected as experimental group, which used the flipped class teaching method. The teaching effect of the flipped class teaching method was observed by presenting pathological experiment assignments, the examination results of the experimental class and the questionnaire survey. Results The results of pathological experiment assignments and the experimental class were significantly better than those of the control group（P<0.05）. And questionnaire survey results showed that the flipped class teaching method in experimental group had better recognition than that of traditional teaching method in control group（P<0.05）. Conclusions The flipped class teaching method of pathology experiment class has stimulated students' interest in learning, arouse the enthusiasm and initiative of the students, and improve the teaching quality of pathology experiment.

Key words: Teaching method, Flipped classroom teaching method, Pathology, Teaching effect