Abstract: Objective To study “problem based learning” (PBL) teaching model to promote the role of the multidisciplinary fusion. Methods Students of grade 2010, ifve-year system medical science image and anesthesia were selected as the research objects, and were divided into two groups, experimental group using PBL teaching, and the control group using traditional teaching. Undertook normal test, ifnal exam, and a questionnaire to students to evaluate the teaching effectiveness. Results The scores of the ifnal grades and normal test in experimental group were signiifcantly higher than those in the control group, and the experimental group survey were found that students in this course had strong interest and could associate many disciplines related knowledge when mentioned one theme. Conclusion PBL teaching model can not only promote multi-disciplinary integration, but also improve students' ability of self-learning and problem solving, which is worthy of further research and extension.

Key words: Problem based learning, multi-disciplinary, higher education