Objective　To verify the application value of team-based learning (TBL) joint case-based discussion (CBD) method applied in the course teaching of Introduction to General Practice. Methods　Students from two clinical oriented classes in the same grade were divided into the experimental group (n=35) and the control group (n=35). The control group implemented the traditional teaching method

and the experimental group implemented the TBL joint CBD method. The teaching effect were compared between the two groups. SPSS 20.0 was used for frequency description and statistical test analysis. Non-normal distribution data were tested with Ｍann-Whitney U test. Results　After the teaching

the average rank of multiple-choice questions (35.28) and analytic questions (42.24) in the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group (32.68 and 25.52

respectively

P<0.05). Conclusion　The TBL joint CBD method applied in the course of general practice helps to improve students' test achievement

enhance their overall quality

and lay a foundation for training comprehensive competencies of general practitioners.