Adapting to clinical responsibility: Challenges and learning environment in early practice—a longitudinal study

Key Points

• The central aim is to explore how learners face challenges transitioning to clinical practice and how they adapt.
• Utilized a learning environment framework for analysis
• Conducted a longitudinal study tracking learner experiences over time
• Analyzed factors affecting the transition from student to doctor
• Identified key challenges faced by learners during early practice
• Demonstrated that the learning environment significantly influences adaptation
• Provided insights for improving educational strategies to support learners