Objective　To analysis the existing problems of targeted admission medical education program in rural areas

and make a suggestion. Methods　Interviewing 22 targeted admission medical grad-uates of the Class of 2015 and 2016 in Chongqing and 53 interviewees including clinical college leaders

teaching managers

teacher representatives and leadership and managers of township health and medical institutions. All interviews were recorded for further analysis. Results　Of the 75 interviewees

67 (89.3%) were satisfied with the status

and 37 (49.3%) believed that there was a need for improvement. Students generally think that the current curriculum is reasonable and satisfactory to the teaching effect. Practical skills are generally recognized by employers; However

there is a big gap between career planning and employment expectation. Conclusions　Interview results showed that targeted admission medical education program in rural areas is generally progressing well. However

problems remain in some areas including curriculum and teaching conditions

practical skills teaching

training of post competency

stay in rural areas issue and career planning. The college should specially strengthen the training of the comprehensive quality

clinical skills

social responsibility and professional pride of serving the gross-roots unit

and strengthen the policy publicity and career planning education. The local management department should further sup-port the policy construction and carry out unified management to reduce the gap of treatment between different township hospitals. Rural medical units should pay attention to humanistic care and team culture construction. The state should publicize and enhance the social status and professional influence of general practitioners to enhance their professional identity and self-confidence.