Independent Education in the Age of the Internet and AI – Celia Oreja-Guevara, President of ParadigMS
In this short video interview, Celia Oreja-Guevara reflects on the challenges facing the new generation of neurologists. In a time when information is instantly accessible online and artificial intelligence is increasingly used, she emphasises the importance of independent medical education and critical thinking.
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Why is independent medical education especially important in the age of AI and online information?
Celia Oreja-Guevara highlights that while today’s generation has rapid access to information, true medical learning requires more than searching online. It demands structured education, independence, and the ability to critically assess what is accurate and evidence-based.
In the interview, she highlights:
- The differences between generations in learning approaches
- The importance of continuous, independent medical education
- The need to critically evaluate online information
- Learning how to identify reliable sources
- The responsibility to distinguish what is scientifically valid from what is not
- The growing challenges posed by artificial and generative intelligence
What message would you like to share with the new generation of MS specialists joining the network ?
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Key messages from Celia Oreja-Guevara
Access to information does not replace education. Clinicians must learn where to look, how to interpret evidence, and how to discriminate between reliable and unreliable information.
Independent educational associations play a crucial role in this process. In an era of rapid digital content and AI-generated material, structured, evidence-based learning remains essential for responsible patient care.
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About ParadigMS
ParadigMS is an independent and non-profit international group of expert neurologists, dedicated to improving multiple sclerosis, NMOSD, MOGAD, MG and CIDP patient care by translating, science and expert opinions into peer reviewed, clinically relevant continued medical education for neurologists and residents in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.