 In this study, it was found that 24.2% of medical students in a rural Indian tertiary care setting suffered from gastroesophageal reflux disease, GRD. It was also observed that irregular mealtimes and consumption of coffee and soft drinks were more likely to cause GRD in these students than in the general population. Therefore, medical students should be educated about proper eating habits, maintaining an ideal body weight, getting adequate sleep, and avoiding alcohol and smoking to reduce the risk of GRD. This article was authored by M. Ramya Shri, Himam Bindu Kohli, Bhagwatthi Amal Periyasami and others.