Objective　To compare the advantages and disadvantages between the discussion teaching round model and the traditional round model in the training of medical graduate students. Methods　38 and 41 medical graduate students were practicing under the discussion teaching round model and the traditional round model in our hospital from Jan 2012 to Dec 2012. The questionnaire and the Clinical Skill Test were used to evaluate the teaching effect. The t test group design was used to make comparison between group mean. Results　Compared with the traditional round model group

the discussion teaching round model group had higher evaluation to the teaching methods

consciousness of participation， the rounds impressions and clinical thinking cultivation

with statistically significant difference(P＜0.05). The total score of the Clinical Skill Test was higher in the discussion teaching round model group than the traditional round model group[(86.4±4.8) vs (78.2±6.4)

P=0.02]. Conclusion　The discussion teaching round model can improve the quality of clinical practice and is an effective method for the education in medical graduate students.