The proficiency test for undergraduate traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) majors is an important way to assess the teaching outcome of TCM undergraduate programs in higher learning institutions. Making a case analysis of Southern Medical University (SMU)

this study conducted a questionnaire survey on undergraduates majoring in TCM in five-year programs who participated in the proficiency tests in 2021 and 2022. The survey focused on five aspects: students′ enthusiasm for learning

ways of learning

evaluation of test difficulty

self-evaluation of weaknesses

and suggestions for test preparation. Analysis of the survey results revealed that the students at SMU lacked enough motivation for learning

effective ways of learning

solid theoretical knowledge and good practical skills

especially theoretical knowledge of TCM classics and basic clinical skills of Western medicine. For these issues

we gave relevant suggestions which aim to constantly improve the quality of teaching and talent cultivation of the TCM undergraduate program at the university

providing reference for similar colleges and universities.