Abstract: Objective To compare the learning outcomes of “interactive anatomical teaching” combined with “peer education” with traditional teaching in shoulder joint ultrasound training. Methods Two groups of refresher doctors were given shoulder joint ultrasound training, using “interactive anatomical teaching” combined with “peer education” (combined teaching group) and traditional teaching (traditional teaching group)respectively. Before and after the training, selected-response examination, practical operation and film reading ability were evaluated. After the training, a questionnaire survey was conducted to refresher doctors, including comprehensive course evaluation and satisfaction with personal capacity building. Results After the training, there was no statistically significant difference in Objective examination questions between the two groups. The score of combined teaching group was significantly higher than that of traditional teaching group on practical operation and film reading ability (P＜0.05). The comprehensive course evaluation and satisfaction with personal ability improvement in combined teaching group was significantly higher than that of traditional teaching group(P＜0.05). Conclusions The“interactive anatomical teaching” combined with “peer education” enable the refresher doctors to master the theoretical knowledge, operation skills and diagnosis of shoulder joint ultrasound tecnhology, which is believed to be a better teaching and training method than traditional approaches.

Key words: musculoskeletal ultrasound, interactive anatomical teaching, peer education, shoulder joint ultrasound