Dr. Anthony Fauci collects professor salary but teaches zero classes at Georgetown University

In the summer of 2023, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined Georgetown University as a distinguished university professor. This role, considered the university's most significant professional honor, is intended for faculty members recognized for extraordinary accomplishments in scholarship, teaching, and service. However, despite his esteemed position, Fauci has not taught any courses since his appointment. The university's course catalog reflects no listings with him as an instructor since Summer 2023. Instead of conventional teaching, Fauci has participated in educational activities such as lectures, seminars, and one-on-one meetings with students from various schools within the university. Fauci has also engaged in discussions related to public health, contributing to various programs and initiatives, but the absence of formal teaching raises questions about his contributions to education at Georgetown. Additionally, he took on the role of Distinguished Senior Scholar at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law in April 2024, aiming to advance health rights and address significant public health concerns globally. His involvement in education, however, contrasts with the criticisms he faces regarding his pandemic response and has led to scrutiny of how academic institutions define the roles of esteemed professionals. In light of this, Georgetown has not responded to inquiries regarding Fauci's specific roles or salaries, leaving the situation somewhat unclear within both educational and public health discourse.