The last three decades have seen major strides being made in the introduction and promotion of medical ethics in the medical school curriculum. Efforts to hone faculty skills and knowledge have come to the forefront. More emphasis has been placed on discussions on ethical issues in addition to subject-related deliberations. In India, medical ethics teaching remains largely a part of the 'hidden curriculum' in most colleges. This study aims to know the circumstances and opportunities currently available for the ethics education of students, a reflection of how far we have travelled on this path of delivering to society empathic and ethical physicians. It is of great pertinence in view of the fact that the Medical Council of India has from this year, included the teaching of ethics into the formal curriculum. It contributes to identifying wherefrom we start and focus our renewed efforts. Inclusion of what was earlier 'hidden' in the formal curriculum and its' implementation aim to ensure that the physicians of tomorrow acquire the knowledge and skills to recognize and handle ethical dilemmas in their practice.
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