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ABSTRACT Objective: To measure the level of preparedness of MBBS students to clinical exposure to COVID-19 pandemic Study Design: Cross-sectional online questionnaire survey Place and Duration of Study: Physiology department, Islamic International Medical College, Riphah University, from July to July 2020 Methodology: Medical students from first to final year were included Data was collected through a validated questionnaire measuring knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students regarding COVID-19 Statistical analysis was done on Microsoft Excel Frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation were calculated Results: A total of 315 students were included in the final analysis The mean age of the students was 21± 3 2 Social media were the main sources of information for 45 5% of the students The overall level of knowledge of students about COVID-19 was good in 88% and 12% had poor knowledge The attitude had a mixed response of 55 5% being confident that the disease would be controlled while 93 3% and 87% of the students wanted to help and educate the society Regarding practice 91% of the students had good practice and used face masks though poor practice were the application of hand sanitizer and going out of home 68% Conclusion: The level of preparedness of MBBS students before clinical exposure to the COVID-19 Pandemic was satisfactory The students had good knowledge, a mixed attitude and good practices regarding COVID-19 Gaps in knowledge and the practice which were highlighted need to be addressed by the educational institutes through awareness programs before interaction with the patients is initiated
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