North Carolina AEGD model.

Area of Science:

• Dental Education
• Healthcare Financial Management

Background:

• The University of North Carolina's Advanced Education in General Dentistry program faces financial challenges due to reduced state funding and limited university financial flexibility.
• The program operates within a highly regarded School of Dentistry with substantial administrative support.
• External funding is actively sought, but resource augmentation primarily relies on internal efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the financial resource and expense management strategies of the UNC Advanced Education in General Dentistry program.
• To highlight the program's reliance on clinic productivity and financial acumen for sustainability.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of financial resource and expense management practices.
• Focus on clinic productivity as a key financial driver.
• Assessment of internal resource optimization strategies.

Main Results:

• The program effectively manages finances through clinic productivity and efficient use of existing resources.
• Internal resource augmentation has been the primary method for addressing budget constraints.
• Sustained administrative support from the School of Dentistry is crucial.

Conclusions:

• Effective financial management and clinic productivity are vital for the program's sustainability amidst budget challenges.
• Internal resource optimization and strong administrative support are key success factors.
• Continued pursuit of external funding is important, but internal efficiency remains paramount.