Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes of junior medical students towards the elderly and the factors that influence these attitudes. The results of this study will provide valuable information for the training of 'elderly friendly' doctors who are suitable for the aging population in China. A survey was conducted among second-year medical undergraduates from three medical schools in Anhui, China. The survey included general demographic information, the University of California at Los Angeles Geriatric Attitude Scale, the Chinese-revised Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale, the Professionalism Evaluation Scale, and attitudes towards public health, humanities, and social science courses. Correlation analysis and regression methods were used to analyse the factors influencing the attitudes of elderly of medical students. The results showed a total score of (3.32±0.43) on the Attitude towards the Elderly Scale. The lowest scores were observed in the dimension of providing medical services to elderly patients. Females, patient-centred communication tendencies, and good professionalism all had a positive effect on the attitudes of the elderly. Improving doctor-patient communication skills and promoting professionalism are suggested to play a linked role in cultivating positive attitudes towards the elderly among medical students. Medical schools should develop a comprehensive curriculum to increase the appeal of humanities courses in healthcare. Additionally, they should consider the impact of implicit courses on fostering positive attitudes towards the elderly and encouraging medical students to participate in geriatric medical services.