
A Chameleon and a Sponge: A Qualitative Study on Adaptability in Undergraduate Clinical Medical Students
Authors
mattias.theys@maastrichtuniversity.nl
PhD Candidate, Department of Educational Development and Research, School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, Maastricht
d.verstegen@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Associate Professor, Department of Educational Development and Research, School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, Maastricht
p.teunissen@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Professor of workplace learning, School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, Maastricht; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht
e.brouwer@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development and Research, School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, Maastricht
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/pme.2209 | Journal eISSN: 2212-277X
Language: English
Page range: 432 - 441
Submitted on: Oct 21, 2025
Accepted on: Mar 6, 2026
Published on: May 15, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
© 2026 Mattias Theys, Daniëlle M. L. Verstegen, Pim W. Teunissen, Emmaline E. Brouwer, published by Ubiquity Press
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