This paper discusses the application of organ system integrated teaching model combined with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and case-based learning (CBL) in undergraduate clinical teaching. This teaching model aims to overcome the limitations of the traditional teaching model and promote students' active learning, clinical thinking and teamwork ability by integrating interdisciplinary knowledge and taking typical clinical cases as the guidance. This article describes the implementation strategy of this model, emphasizes its important role in cultivating high-quality medical talents, and provides a new idea and direction for undergraduate clinical teaching.

Xiaoyong Si, Yuan Bian. Exploration and Reflection on the Integration of MDT with CBL in Undergraduate Clinical Education Based on the Organ System-based Teaching Model. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2025) Vol.7, Issue 2: 20-25. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2025.070203.

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