The diagnostic skills of the pathological residents are increasingly depending on the understanding of medical research and its translation into clinical practice. With the development of individualized precision medicine strategy

systematically organizing the translational research training during the residency is critically important to improve the scientific logicality and the pathological diagnostic skills of pathological residents. In accordance with the need of ordinary pathological practice and the development of future pathology

we analyze the current situation of pathological resident training program and the importance of organizing the translational research program. We summarize the principle and implementation for organizing the translational research program. In the consideration of the features of pathological practice

we employ modularized teaching strategies to divide the translational research training courses into the following modules

including clinical pathological conference module

scientific lecture module

basic science theory and technology training module and writing skill training module. Through these approaches

the translational research abilities of pathological residents are significantly improved.