Abstract: In the last decade, the otorhinolaryngology discipline and the construction of Research Laboratory in China have made brilliant achievements in development. The national key discipline was constructed, 3-level subspecialty was developed, the key laboratory of Ministry of Education was founded, sustained high-level development of the projects at multi-level and further development of academic team were achieved and backbone members were cultivated. Textbooks were written, otolaryngology institution was founded, high-level personnel training system was set up; national and international collaborative research platforms was established, and in-depth academic exchange was conducted, the impact factor of journals has been increased, and a unique academic environment to promote healthy development of the discipline was created. At the same time, series of academic research achievements have been applied, so that the total medical costs were reduced. The otorhinolaryngology has become a nationally leading, internationally influential, high-level great discipline.

Key words: discipline, development, otorhinolaryngology