Based on the “Information literacy competency indicator system for medical students” initially established by the Institute of Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, spot investigation and questionnaire survey on information literacy education in over ten medical colleges and universities was carried out. As the details of the investigation such as course name, teaching staff, course design and otherwise were analyzed, some aspects about teaching characteristics, existing problems and some suggestions were summarized. In conclusion, the investigation showed that medical information literacy education research should be strengthened. Moreover, medical information literacy education model should be improved. In addition, information literacy competency indicator system for medical students should be established and revised.