Pulmonary fellows from across the Southeast gather at MCG for training
“I think this also creates a reputation for MCG in the Southeast region, and all those programs are continuing to send their fellows here,” says Shaheen Islam, MD.
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“I think this also creates a reputation for MCG in the Southeast region, and all those programs are continuing to send their fellows here,” says Shaheen Islam, MD.
“It brings together professionals and educators from several of our partners and neighbors in the region," says Alexander Schwarzmann, PhD.
AU employs over 6,200 people, including nearly 4,300 staff and over 2,000 faculty as of August 2025.
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