Objective: To evaluate the application of flipped classroom combined with revised mini-clinical evaluation exercise (Mini-CEX) in standardized training for ophthalmology residents. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 39 residents who participated in the standardized training graduation examination during 2018 to 2021 in ophthalmology department of Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. The comprehensive ability assessment including the improved Mini-CEX, pass rate of program completion, course attendance rate, and students’ satisfaction with the teaching mode were compared before and after the implementation of the flipped classroom teaching method. Results: There are no significant difference of sex or educational level was found between the experimental group (20 people graduated in year 2020 and 2021) and the control group (19 people graduated in year 2018 and 2019). Compared with the controls, the pass rate (100.00% vs 68.42%, P=0.008) and the average scores of revised Mini-CEX (P=0.011) and radiology (P=0.025) were significantly higher in the experimental group, while the average scores of basics and electrocardiograph were almost the same. Among the 4 years, the average revised Mini-CEX scores (P=0.006) and attendance rate of off-line courses (P=0.025) significantly progressed. Surveys of satisfaction degree suggested that the experimental group were significantly more satisfied with the education they accepted during their residency training program. Conclusion: It is effective to apply flipped classroom combined with revised Mini-CEX in residency training program of ophthalmology. Further study and development on this teaching pattern is encouraged.
