Objective To discuss the effect of goal orientation combined with PDCA-based cyclic improvement method on the professional learning and manipulative skills of ICU intern doctors. Method 84 ICU intern doctors were divided into control group (n=41) and experimental group (n=43) according to their admission month during 2013 Jan to 2015 Dec. The treatment group was received goal orientation combined with PDCA-based cyclic improvement teaching method

which is enlightened systematically according to the learning goals distributed and explained by teaching secretary

summarized and feedback potential optimal solutions. The control group was given conventional teaching method without any learning goals. Their teaching effect was evaluated through theoretical and practical examinations and quantitative feedback questionnaire. The t-test of independent samples was performed in two groups

and the scores of the questionnaires were matched by paired t-test. Results the scores of theoretical and practical examinations in the experimental group were better than those in the control group[(91.5±4.18)vs(87.8±3.63)；(88.8±3.34)vs(85.4±2.88)]

and the difference was statistically significant. The questionnaire survey showed that the students in the experimental group were better than the control group in the total satisfaction

learning goals mastering

positive attitude stimulation

practical skills and thinking ability improvement and self-confidence elevation

and so on. Conclusion: the new teaching mode of goal orientation and PDCA-based cyclic improvement method can stimulate the intern's learning initiative

explicit their objective

manage the key point and improve the learning effect and performance in ICU.