Why ParadigMS? Celia Oreja-Guevara, President of ParadigMS
In this short video interview, Celia Oreja-Guevara explains why she founded ParadigMS and what continues to drive the foundation today. High-quality education in multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating diseases should be independent, clinically grounded, and shared across borders.
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What makes ParadigMS different?
Pr. Celia Oreja-Guevara describes ParadigMS as a group created by clinicians, for clinicians. Rather than focusing on theory alone, the aim has always been to translate everyday clinical experience into practical education that supports neurologists and residents in their daily decision-making.
In the interview, Celia highlights:
- The need for independent continuing medical education, free from commercial influence
- The value of education led by practicing clinical neurologists
- How sharing perspectives across different countries and healthcare systems strengthens learning
- The importance of open dialogue, where experts can speak freely and honestly about their experience
As president, how do you inspire collaboration among experts from such different backgrounds and regions?
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Key messages from Celia Oreja-Guevara
At the heart of ParadigMS is the belief that education should reflect real-world practice. Celia explains how bringing together neurologists from across Europe and the Middle East allows ParadigMS to capture diverse viewpoints, enrich discussions, and ultimately deliver more relevant education for the wider neurology community.
Independence is another cornerstone. As Celia underlines, being independent means being able to teach openly, discuss challenges honestly, and focus on what truly matters for 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.