This article briefly introduces the status and problems of research and application on medical professionalism in China; proposes the concept of translational medicine and the challenges of introduction of translational medicine to physician professionalism research and translation. Some measurements or approaches to promote research translation on medical professionalisms are proposed to shorten the distance from research outcomes to practical application, in order to carry out evidence-based construction of modern medical professionalism of Chinese characteristics and build a harmonious doctor-patient relationship.
