1. University of North Carolina Department of Pediatrics Faculty Meeting
April 12, 2012
Wesley Burks, M.D.
Curnen Distinguished Professor and Chair
Physician-in-Chief, NC Children’s Hospital

2. Agenda Update on Current Topics – Dean Roper
Teaching Tip – Julie Byerley
Development Announcements – Wesley Burks
Department Updates – Wesley Burks

3. 2012 Run for the Promise Gala
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 4pm at the Governor’s Club in Chapel Hill
Advance tickets available until April 30 for $150/person ($100 is tax deductible). After that tickets are $175/person.

4. Development Updates
Promise Grants: Applications accepted until May 1st
Promise Research Grants: Applications accepted until May 7th for:
Early Career Faculty
Fellows and Residents
For questions, contact Sharon Boyd at
Press Event – Major Gift Announcement in the NC Children’s Hospital Lobby on May 1st, at 2:30

5. FY12 Key Indicators
Clinical Update: FY11 to FY12 comparison (year over year)
RVUs up 12%
Receipts up 13%
March was an all time record receipt month- $1.9M !
I/P census up 8%
O/P visits up 4%
FY12 Financial Update
Cash Balance: $ 1.8M
Days Cash on Hand: ~27 days (Goal is 45 days)
Projected FY12 Cash Ending Balance: ~$2.9M

6. Other Updates Strategic planning process
Department and Hospital Steering Committees have met
Workgroups being formed
Grand Rounds Survey: Please complete by April 21st
Next Faculty Meeting is Thursday, May 10th at 8:00 am