Abstract All over the world, we see cases of violation of the code of ethical  conduct by health professionals and students, leading to distrust  between them and their patients. Institutions need to prioritise  the training of students in biomedical ethics. Students face a  variety of ethical issues throughout their course of study. Issues  tend to vary from the preclinical years to the clinical years,  depending upon the exposure to patients and teaching standards  practised in institutions. There appears to be a gap between  ethical issues discussed in classrooms and those faced by students  in real life. Here we intend to provide a brief overview of the  ethical responsibilities of a medical student in varied contexts.  Knowing what their moral duties are will sensitise students to  fundamental ethical principles in the medical field and lessen the  gap between what is taught and what they will encounter in  practice. Moreover, it will draw the attention of teachers towards  the need to provide quality training in biomedical ethics. Keywords: Ethics, biomedical ethics, responsibility, education Introduction The term ethics originates from the Greek word ethos, meaning “custom” or “character” . Responsibility comes from the Latin verb ‘respondere,' meaning “to respond” . We see many cases of violation of the code of ethical conduct by health professionals. Unethical practices inevitably lead to a lack of trust between patients and health professionals and negatively impact both the patient and the doctor. Most cases of ethics-related challenges observed by students are related to ethical issues associated with medical education and professionalism 1). There is a gap between the ethical issues taken up for discussion in class and those that students actually encounter in real life 2). To avoid these problems in the future, we need to learn about biomedical ethics and devise a curriculum for the best possible ethical standards in future health professionals 3). In this article, we intend to discuss medical students' ethical responsibilities and draw attention to the related bioethical principles. Ethical issues addressed at the undergraduate level will prove vital for better healthcare, as we students are the future. Ethical responsibilities of a medical student in the  preclinical years The human cadaver is the first teacher in anatomy. The cadaver, which sacrificed the right to cremation or burial, preserves life science even in death. It is an educational tool unparalleled by any other procurable to humankind. With increasing workload and frequent examinations, students tend to forget their debt to the cadaver, which is their ethical responsibility 4). The practice of taking an oath before the start of anatomical study and memorial ceremonies is helpful in strengthening students moral values 5). Students posted in laboratories during the pre-clinical years conduct several experiments and examine specimens. Every laboratory in medical college has some rules based on rational principles, which everyone has to follow. As individuals we do have autonomy; but autonomy without responsibility is no autonomy. Exercising autonomy without considering the benefit and harm caused by a particular decision is not an ethical practice. Following the universal precautions, wearing personal protective equipment, and following the instructions of experienced teachers will help us protect ourselves and our peers. For instance, we take blood samples from our peers to do testing in the physiology lab. During this process, we need to follow the process of informed consent, which is usually skipped. Overall, understanding and following the principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and taking informed consent will help avoid any harm caused directly or indirectly 6). This will help protect us from unnecessary exposure to harmful chemicals or infectious specimens. We also perform experiments on animals, and in that too, there is a need to follow the best ethical practice possible. Also, test results should not be used for discrimination and stigmatisation of patients and student volunteers and should be kept strictly confidential. Ethical responsibilities of a medical student in the  clinical years In the clinical years of the undergraduate course, we are posted in various clinical departments to learn the necessary clinical skills required for doctors. These skills include taking a history, counseling patients, and management of patients in difficult situations. We learn to perform minor procedures STU ENTS’ ORNER Ethical responsibilities during undergraduate medical studies: A students perspective AYUSH ANAND, ASHWINI GUPTA ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Authors: Ayush Anand corresponding author - ayushanandjha@gmail.com), Fourth Year MBBS Student and Head, Students Bioethics Wing, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, NEPAL; Ashwini Gupta aaswini108@gmail.com), Fourth Year MBBS Student and Member, Students Bioethics Wing, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, NEPAL To cite: Anand A, Gupta A. Ethical responsibilities during undergraduate medical studies: A students perspective. Indian J Med Ethics. Published online first on January 23, 2021. DOI: 10.20529/IJME.2021.001. Manuscript Editor: Vijayaprasad Gopichandran © Indian Journal of Medical Ethics 2021 Indian Journal of Medical Ethics Online First Published January 23, 2021 1