Development of Pharmacovigilance Elective Module for Medical Students

Abstract

According to the National Medical Commission, it is mandatory to conduct electives during the MBBS curriculum. An elective is a course which the students opt for on their own. Pharmacovigilance (PV) refers to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects (WHO). There is a dearth of literature regarding pharmacovigilance elective programs in India. MBBS students need comprehensive training in pharmacovigilance during the undergraduate curriculum for its thorough understanding and clinical application. An effective pharmacovigilance module can help in developing Indian Medical Graduate (IMG) into better clinicians, professionals and critical thinkers.