Abstract:Objective：To do researches on the current working conditions of the scientific research secretaries in clinical departments of hospitals，analyze the development dilemma and put forward the countermeasures. Methods：A questionnaire survey was conducted among 85 research secretaries in Tongji Hospital and the results were analyzed in a descriptive manner. Results：The research secretaries of clinical departments face the following challenges：part-time engagement，uneven professional capability，ambiguous responsibility and lack of working enthusiasm. Conclusion：In order to establish a qualified research secretary team，scientific and reasonable position with talents selection should be set up，and training communication and incentive competition mechanism should be completed.