Table 1 Aims and objectives of the Pre-Boarding Boot Camp and Bridging Programme

Prepare incoming interns for a successful transition into their internship programme – thereby ensuring intended learning objectives are achieved from the very first day of internship.

Ensure a common basis and level of pre-existing knowledge and skills of the entire cohort of interns, whether trained locally or foreign graduates.

Provide interns with orientation and relevant contextual information with regard to the organization of the Botswana health and medical system, and their responsibilities and roles as members of the medical profession.

Create opportunities for professional networking among peers, with supervisors and other key personnel under the Botswana Medical Internship Training programme.

Engage the country’s future doctors and healthcare leaders in an active discussion about the future of healthcare in Botswana and their role within it.