The project was led by Dr. Jožef Magdič as the educational mentor and Dr. Matej Koprivnik as the professional mentor, with expert support from lecturers and collaborators at Alma Mater Europaea University, and active involvement of students in health-related and allied disciplines.

The project addressed the complex challenges related to treating patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurodegenerative disease that significantly impacts the quality of life of affected individuals. The goal was to establish a modern, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary approach to patient care, bridging scientific theory and clinical practice.

The following key activities were carried out within the project:

·       Group introductory discussion in a clinical setting, presenting modern approaches to MS treatment and understanding patient needs;

·       Practical training in collaboration with the Neurology Outpatient Clinic at UKC Maribor;

·       Direct involvement of students in monitoring and treating over 100 patients, with an emphasis on those over 50 years of age;

·       Joint evaluation of experiences, discussions, and knowledge transfer into the educational process.

A special thanks goes to the participating students from Alma Mater Europaea University and other institutions, who made a significant contribution to the successful implementation of the project with their dedication:

·       Nastja Kokot, Physiotherapy

·       Lana Bahar, Physiotherapy

·       Brin Posel, Physiotherapy

·       Pia Jus, Physiotherapy

·       Rebeka Pušelc, Physiotherapy

·       Noah Emil Glisik, General Medicine

·       Pia Toplak Perović, Law

·       Laura Samogy, Law

The project successfully connected the educational and clinical environments, facilitating a two-way transfer of knowledge and experience. In doing so, we significantly contributed to a better understanding of the disease, greater preparedness of future professionals, and improved quality of life for people with MS.

The project is being implemented as part of the operation applied for the public call Problem-Based Learning for Students in the Work Environment 2024–2027, co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union from the European Social Fund Plus.