The cultivation of innovation ability of medical students is requirement of the Times. Considering the shortcomings of the existing teaching methods, many specialized designs for teaching were implemented in the extracurricular activities of cell biology such as critical literature study, independent experiment and participation in the research of department project. It is proved that this teaching activity did well in expanding the contents of the formal class, training the practicing skills, inspiring independent think-ing and improving the ability of research and innovation.

Medical student; Extracurricular activities; Cell biology; Innovation