Objective To describe and analyze the status quo of the doctor and nurse configuration in Heilongjiang Province. To predict the number of medical staff and to research their cultivation condition. Methods Through the health workforce database of Heilongjiang Province in 2014

using Excel2007 statistical software analyzed the status quo of doctor and nurse configuration. Through the data of medical staff in Heilongjiang Province in 2004-2014

using the grey prediction model conducted analysis to forecast the number of medical staff in Heilongjiang Province during 2016-2018. Results (1) As of 2015

the number of doctors and nurses in Heilongjiang Province accounted for 0.42% of the total population

composed of mainly young and middle-aged staff and mostly with bachelor’s degree and junior college certificate. Doctor-to-nurse ratio was 1:0.96. (2)The grey prediction model indicates that the number of medical staff in Heilongjiang Province will increase year by year

and the inversion of doctor-to-nurse ratio will be eased. Conclusion The reform and development of medical education in Heilongjiang Province has promoted the optimization of the professional title structure and educational structure. It is expected that by 2016 Heilongjiang medical care ratio inversion problem will be completely resolved