Objective　To evaluate the application of digital memory in abdominal physical examination teaching in cultivating gastroenterology professional postgraduates during the course of clinical rotations. Methods Sixty clinical specialty postgraduates from Qingdao Municipal Hospital practicing in gastroenterology department from September

2016 to September

2018 were selected as subjects

and were randomized into experimental group (n=30) and control group (n=30). They were respectively received digital memory mode and traditional mode for clinical practice. The teaching effect was evaluated by comparing the scores of theory examination

skill results and clinical assessment at the end of training stage. Statistical analysis was performed using t test and chi-square test by SPSS 17.0. Results There was no significant difference in the scores of theory examination and skill operation results between the experimental group and the control group

however

the number of excellent postgraduates and the average scores in clinical assessment were significantly higher than those in control group ( χ2=9.14

P=0.01). Questionnaire survey showed good evaluation of digital memory model in the experimental group. The recognition rate of learning interest and initiative

theoretical knowledge

systematic memory

clinical thinking ability as well as operational skills are 56.67%

63.33%

66.67%

63.33% respectively. Conclusion　The digital memory mode in abdominal physical examination teaching demonstrates good effects on cultivating professional postgraduates' clinical comprehensive ability during the course of rotation in gastroenterology department

which worth further popularization.