RESUMEN
To assess knowledge among preclinical and Clinical medical students of Punjab Medical College regarding Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome [AIDS]. A Cross-Sectional Study. 1435 Students of Clinical And Pre-Clinical Departments Of Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad. Sample Size and Technique: 101 Medical Students by Simple Random Sampling. A Pre-Tested, Semi-Structured, [Self Administrated] Questionnaire regarding knowledge about AIDS. Study Area/ Duration: Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, from April - June 2009. Awareness related to pathogenesis of AIDS among preclinical students was 71.89% and among clinical students was 77.4%.Awareness related to transmission of AIDS among preclinical students was 62.24% and among clinical students was 67.3%. Awareness related to prevention of AIDS among preclinical students was 70.06% and among clinical students was 75.63%. Clinical medical students are comparatively better informed about pathogenesis, transmission and prevention of AIDS so more attention should be provided in order to impart more clinical aspects of medical sciences to pre-clinical students. Furthermore we should try to achieve close to 100% knowledge regarding AIDS in medical students