UIC launches advanced general dentistry residency program
By Ariana Portalatin
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
The launch of a CODA-accredited AEGD residency expands the local pipeline of trained general dentists who can serve Medicaid and underserved populations, potentially easing recruitment pressure on FQHCs and safety-net practices in the Chicago area.
Key points
- 12-month, CODA-accredited residency begins at UIC College of Dentistry in partnership with UI Health Mile Square Health Center, an FQHC.
- The program is UIC’s seventh academic offering and is designed to increase capacity for comprehensive care in underserved communities.
- Graduates will be prepared for complex cases common in Medicaid-heavy clinics, including medically complex patients and advanced treatment planning.
- Local practice owners and DSOs may see a new source of associate candidates who have FQHC experience and are comfortable with public-payer workflows.
Who should care
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