Introduction: Emergency Medical Services are essential for managing urgent health conditions, and their effectiveness depends on public understanding and willingness to use these services. This study evaluated medical students’ knowledge, attitude, and intended practices related to Emergency Medical Services and pre-hospital care at a university hospital Nepal. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 335 medical students from 1st November to 6th December, 2025. Data were collected using a validated, self-administered online questionnaire. All eligible students who provided informed consent were included in the analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the findings. Results: Among 335 respondents, a total of 242 (72.24%) participants were aware that Nepal has a three-digit emergency medical assistance number and 128 (38.21%) correctly identified the number. A total of 309 (92.23%) participants reported that patients with life-threatening injuries should reach a hospital within one hour. Ambulance services were considered beneficial by 304 (90.75%) participants, and 333 (99.40%) participants reported that ambulances staffed with trained paramedics improve patient care. Regarding ambulance responsetime, 177 (52.84%) participants reported expected ambulance arrival within 5–30 minutes. During emergencies at home, 248 (74.03%) participants preferred private or public vehicles, whereas 87 (25.97%) preferred calling an ambulance Conclusions: Medical students were aware of Emergency Medical Services and valued timely pre-hospital care, yet many still preferred private or public transportin emergencies.
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