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BACKGROUND: Metamemory can be described as an intentional endeavor to guide or controlone’s memory processes. In other words, awareness and knowledge of one’s own memory processand strategies for using the memories effectively. Planning, allocating cognitive resources, selectingstrategies, assessing understanding, and evaluating performance all rely heavily on metamemorialinformation. For efficient learning, good memory abilities are necessary. This study aimed tounderstand metamemory functioning and to see if there were any gender differences in metamemoryfunctioning among medical students.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross‑sectional study was conducted by collecting data from350 medical students using the Memory Functioning Questionnaire in 2021. The sample group wasselected from medical colleges in South India such as Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana,and Andhra Pradesh using a purposive sampling technique. This questionnaire focused on theseriousness of forgetting, the rate at which people recalled things over time, and frequency of useof mnemonics and techniques that assist memory. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t‑test,correlation, and regression were used for analysis.RESULTS: There was a significant difference based on gender among medical students in generalmemory functioning and frequency of forgetting (P < 0.001). Similarly, it was also found that genderwas a major predictor of general memory functioning and frequency of forgetting among medicalstudents (P < 0.001).CONCLUSION: Most medical students believe they have a minor memory issue. Even if the majorityof medical students forget information, the vast majority of them believe they have an exceptionalmemory. Gender acts as a significant predictor of general memory performance and forgetfulness.