The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is inviting applications for the MvPI Internship Programme 2026<\/strong>, a unique opportunity designed for students and graduates interested in gaining hands-on exposure to materiovigilance and national healthcare safety systems. This internship aims to build skilled professionals capable of contributing to safer medical device practices across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications are open to candidates who have completed<\/strong> or are in their final semester\/year<\/strong> of the following recognized programmes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This broad eligibility ensures participation from diverse technical, clinical, and research backgrounds, strengthening the multidisciplinary nature of materiovigilance activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWho Can Apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Duties and Responsibilities During the Internship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Interns will primarily assist the coordinators and management teams of monitoring centers, peripheral hospitals, and clinics to enhance the quality and frequency of adverse event reporting within available institutional resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A minimum of 75% attendance<\/strong> is mandatory. Interns achieving over 90% attendance<\/strong> with outstanding performance will be awarded an Excellence Certificate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Interns may be instructed to visit various hospital locations such as wards, ICUs, laboratories, nursing stations, operation theatres, and other clinical departments as and when required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Under supervision, interns will conduct or assist in sensitization programs aimed at educating healthcare professionals on materiovigilance practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maintaining a respectful and professional relationship with healthcare workers is essential. Interns must adhere to the code of conduct of the IPC, MDMC, AMC, and associated hospitals or clinics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Interns will support baseline surveys initiated by NCC-MvPI, identify defective or recalled products within medical device supply points, and update coordinators for necessary action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A detailed project report must be submitted to the coordinator\/deputy coordinator for review, followed by a final submission to IPC at the end of the internship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Any data generated must be kept strictly confidential. Publication or presentation is permissible only with prior approval from NCC-MvPI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Necessary authorization must be obtained from the coordinator\/deputy coordinator before beginning any research activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Interns must protect sensitive information, avoid conflicts of interest, and uphold integrity in all professional interactions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nSkill Development Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What the Internship Offers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Important Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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