Background. HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health concern in India, with stigma in healthcare settings acting as a major barrier to care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). Medical interns, transitioning from academic to clinical practice, play a vital role in shaping future healthcare delivery. Understanding their attitudes is crucial for addressing stigma at the provider level. Aim. To assess the attitudes of medical interns towards PLHIV and explore psychosocial and professional concerns using the Health Care Provider HIV/AIDS Stigma Scale (HPASS). Methods. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 100 medical interns at Mamata General Hospital, Khammam. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire comprising socio-demographic details and the 30-item HPASS, which evaluates three subscales: prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination. Data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 26. Results. The mean age of participants was 24.09 years (SD = 1.88). The overall mean HPASS score was 93.06 (SD = 23.75), indicating a moderate level of HIV-related stigma. Subscale reliability was excellent (Cronbach
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