The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is responsible for:
- Setting drug standards through the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP).
- Publishing the National Formulary of India (NFI) for rational drug use.
- Functioning as the National Coordination Centre (NCC) for:
- Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) – Drug safety monitoring.
- Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI) – Medical device safety monitoring.
IPC plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices in India through research, training, and regulatory updates.
Internship Opportunity at NCC-MvPI, IPC
The Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI) under IPC is inviting applications for internship programs in drug and medical device safety monitoring. This is an excellent opportunity for students and professionals in pharmacy, medical, dental, engineering, nursing, and allied health sciences to gain hands-on experience in pharmacovigilance and materiovigilance.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have passed or are in the final year/semester of the following courses can apply:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences: B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Pharm.D
- Medical Sciences: MBBS/MDS/PhD
- Dental Sciences: BDS/MDS/c
- Engineering: BE/ME/B.Tech/M.Sc/MS/PhD (Biomedical, Clinical, Medical Electronics, Instrumentation, etc.)
- Nursing: ANM/GNM/B.Sc/M.Sc
- Allied Health Sciences
Internship Duration
- Short-Term: 3 months
- Mid-Term: 6 months
- Long-Term: 1 year
Key Responsibilities of an MvPI Intern
- Assist in Adverse Event Reporting: Improve the quality and quantity of adverse event reports related to medical devices.
- Hospital Visits: Engage with healthcare professionals in ICUs, operation theaters, and clinical departments.
- Awareness Programs: Conduct training sessions for healthcare workers under the guidance of coordinators.
- Data Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of research data and avoid conflicts of interest.
- Project Submission: Submit a final project report to NCC-MvPI for evaluation.
Benefits of Joining MvPI Internship
✅ Hands-on research experience in pharmacovigilance & materiovigilance
✅ Skill development in drug & medical device safety monitoring
✅ Networking with healthcare professionals & regulatory experts
✅ Internship certificate from NCC-MvPI, IPC
✅ Excellence certificate for outstanding performance (90%+ attendance)
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must send the following documents to shatrunjay.ipc@gov.in:
- Updated Resume
- Recommendation Letter from Head/Principal/Dean (mentioning preferred internship duration)
Important Notes:
- Applications are accepted throughout the year.
- Leave Policy: Interns cannot take more than 2 days of leave during the internship.