Objective　To explore the practical effects of multiple intelligence theory applied in Obstetrics and Gynecology clinical internship teaching for the medical students. Methods　The Eight-year program medical students in the classes of 2009 and 2010 were collected

among which 45 students in the experimental group were taught by multiple intelligence theory

and 40 students in the control group were taught by traditional teaching methods. The results determined by the questionnaire survey

written test scores

operation test scores

medical documents writing results

usual performance and teachers' job evalu-ation. The data were analyzed by SPSS 17.0 statistical software

chi-square test and t test. Results　Com-pared with control group

the written test scores

operation test scores

medical documents writing results

usual performance

the student questionnaire and teachers' self work evaluation of the experimental group were significantly higher (89.720±8.147) vs. (81.140±9.142)

(88.230±4.328) vs. (80.360±5.621)

(86.530±2.641) vs. (81.580±2.036)

(87.650±3.957) vs. (82.360±6.392)

which showed statistically signifi-cant difference (P<0.05). The experimental group students think the teaching methods with multiple intelli-gence theory are novel

producing following positive effects in fully inspiring learning initiative

fostering the ability of independent study

enlightening clinical thinking

strengthening collective cooperation and improv-ing the ability of doctor-patient communication and problem-solving etc. Conclusions　It shows that the application of multiple intelligences theory in Obstetrics and Gynecology clinical internship for the medical students could motivate the students' self-confidence and enthusiasm

and contribute to train high quality medical talent

Meanwhile

the higher requirements are needed for teachers. It is worth promoting the application.