To adapt to the demand for highly talented medical personnel in the new century, China Medical University has proposed a teaching reformation policy that aims to reinforce the combination of training goals with all subjects; to carry out bilateral infiltration and three optimizations; to emphasize the development of knowledge, ability and quality; to enliven teaching methods; and to make adaptations in all areas. In preparation, we have studied the reform experiences and current practices of more than 200 medical colleges and universities around the world in light of current conditions in China and China Medical University. We have also renewed our recognition of the training goals of specialties as a firm basis for the quality education of skilled doctors. The University has reformed its curriculum system and teaching plans for clinical medical specialties in many ways and has adjusted its teaching contents to form a new model for training talented medical personnel for the next century.