An immersive orientation programme to improve medical student integration and well-being.

Knowledge acquisition significantly improved across all domains. Importantly, this included items that could positively impact on well-being, including: knowledge of psychological first aid (p = 0.01), student support services (p < 0.01), connectedness with fellow students and staff (p < 0.01), and self-management of health and workload (p = 0.01). Qualitative analysis also revealed substantial support for the importance of interaction with peers and staff outside of the formal education setting. According to the Australian Medical Association, medical schools' responsibilities include incorporating curricula designed to improve stress management CONCLUSION: Our survey results indicated that BEACCHES has the potential to foster student well-being through targeted orientation and engagement to enhance connectedness. We highlight the value of embedding an interactive experiential programme for students beginning a new regional clinical placement.