The Delphi method and its application in medical education research

The Delphi method is a combination of qualitative and quantitative forecasting evaluation method. It draws the results from the experts by several rounds of anonymous consultations. Combining with the real case of constructing integrated medicine curriculum evaluation index system the author introduces the concept of the Delphi method, its implementation steps, the statistical analysis and the application, the focus on principle of the Delphi method and to implementation technology and to optimize the application of the Delphi method in medical education research. Key words: The Delphi method; Integrated medicine curriculum; Evaluation index system