Abstract: Objective With the increasing attention on pharmacovigilance, the pharmacovigilance activities are conducted and developed rapidly. Therefore the problem of pharmacovigilance professionals shortage is gradually emerging. This article summarizes the method and practice of teaching pharmacovigilance in medical college. It attempts to provide pharmacovigilance professionals for the pharmaceutical industry. Methods According to the professional needs of pharmacovigilance in pharmaceutical industry and international education practice, pharmacovigilance courses were set up in a medical college. The curriculum contents and learning hours were arranged and implemented with well prepared teaching Methods. The students also participated in real world working practice activities of pharmacovigilance in a supplier of corresponding services. At the end of courses, the students took an examination for assessment of the learning effects. Results According to the assessment Results, the basic concepts and key points of pharmacovigilance regulations were properly mastered by the students. Some of the students were employed in enterprises and engaged in pharmacovigilance related jobs. The emplyees reflected the understanding of pharmacovigilance from thier cognitions to thier behaviors. The teaching of the courses achieved the purpose of training pharmacovigilance professionals to a certain extent. Conclusion with the deepening of practice and accumulation of experience in pharmacovigilance courses in colleges, college education is expected to become an effective way to solve the problem of professionals shortage.

Key words: pharmacovigilance, college education, course, practice