Objective　To investigate the application of staged teaching method in clinical teaching of gastroenterology. Methods　64 students were randomly divided into two groups: group A (n=32) was taught by traditional teaching method and group B (n=32) by staged teaching method. The scores of clinical technique skills

comprehensive cases and total scores were compared between the two groups. SPSS 19.0 was used for t test and statistical significance was established at a P value of less than 0.05. Results　The scores of technique skill in group B were higher than that in group A

but there was no statistical significance. The scores of comprehensive cases in group B were higher than that in group A

and there was statistical significance. The total scores in group B were higher than those in group A

and there was statistical significance (P=0.003). Conclusion　The staged teaching method could be promoted for its advantages in encouraging the students' interest in study

improving their ability to analyze problems and elevating their ability of practice.