The existing education model of preventive medicine postgraduate does have quite a few drawbacks,resulting in the contradiction between public health education and social demand. We should develop an innovative education model of preventive medicine postgraduate through reforming the training programs,strengthening the development of tutor team,training postgraduates'innovation abilities and carrying out some strategies such as "University-Health Institution" combined training program. In this case,compound preventive medicine talents will be cultivated to meet the needs of public health.