Expanding Medical Education in Georgia: the MCG-UGA Collaboration
Georgia has slipped from 37th to 40th in the number of physicians per capita in just the last two years. With our expected population growth, if we don't change our medical education system and don't find ways to produce more doctors, Georgia will be last by 2020. A key part of our opportunity to expand Georgia's public medical education statewide is a partnership between the state's only public university devoted exclusively to health sciences, MCG, and our leading public research university, the University of Georgia, which includes the College of Public Health. It's not a surprise that these two institutions are joining hands to address one of the most serious challenges facing our state's education system.
UGA Reception at the Capitol 2008 (UGA Reception 2008)
Our annual UGA Reception at the Capitol on January 17 was and continues to be a wonderful success. Over 200 people were in attendance, from President Michael Adams, Deans and VPs of the University, UGA students and Uga VI to Legislators, Commissioners and many other special guests.

Events
Every year the Office of Government Relations and many other Colleges on UGA's campus host events for elected officials. These events provide an opportunity for University students, researchers and administrators to discuss key goals and successes at UGA, which include research endeavors, student performance and outreach efforts and strategic goals for the future.

UGA Day at the Capitol 2008
Our annual UGA Reception at the Capitol on January 17 was and continues to be a wonderful success. Over 200 people were in attendance, from President Michael Adams, Deans and VPs of the University, UGA students and Uga VI to Legislators, Commissioners and many other special guests.

UGA Legislative Day 2008
Each year the Office of Government Relations host state legislators for a day at the University of Georgia. This year the festivities will be held on October 11, 2008. The legislators' day includes enjoying a football showdown between UGA Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers.

Family and Consumer Sciences Day at the Capitol 2008
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) is hosting a Day at the Capitol on February 12, 2008. During the luncheon hosted by FACS, students from FACS who are currently serving as Legislative Aides to Athens-Clarke County legislators will make brief presentations. After the luncheon, students will attend legislative committee meetings at the Capitol.