Aim: To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to medical ethics among medical trainees working in a hilly and remote region of Uttarakhand, India.

Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted from May to November 2025 among junior residents, postgraduate residents, and interns at VCSGGIMS&R, Srinagar, Uttarakhand. A purposive sampling technique was used. Of 200 eligible participants, 118 completed a Google-based survey after providing oral consent. Responses were analyzed descriptively, and chi-square goodness-of-fit and association tests were performed to evaluate response patterns.

Results: The majority of participants demonstrated positive knowledge and attitudes toward medical ethics. Nearly all respondents agreed that ethics teaching is important (97.4%) and that formal ethics education is essential for quality patient care (93.2%). Strong agreement was also observed regarding respect for human life (93.2%), maintaining patient confidentiality (93.1%), continuous professional development (94.8%), and adherence to core ethical values (94.8%). All questionnaire items showed statistically significant response distributions (p < 0.05), while several ethical domains demonstrated highly significant associations (p < 0.001), indicating consistent ethical perceptions among participants.

Conclusion: Healthcare trainees in this remote region exhibited a high level of awareness and positive attitudes toward medical ethics. Continued reinforcement through structured ethics education, workshops, and regular training is recommended to further strengthen ethical decision-making and professional conduct in clinical practice.

KEYWORDS: Medical Ethics, Knowledge, Healthcare Trainees, Ethics Education.