2024 DPC Summit Agenda

June 20-23, 2024
Hyatt Regency Dallas | Dallas, TX

Thursday, June 20

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dermatology, Minor Surgical Procedures & Wound Care* This hands-on workshop will explore best in class diagnostic and treatment techniques for a variety of dermatologic conditions and wounds. Participants will sharpen their dermatological diagnostic skills through dermoscopy practice and elevate your proficiency in subsequent skills such as excision and cryotherapy. Then delve into a dynamic demonstration and hands-n practice covering essential aspects such as wound debridement, biopsies, and mastery of dressing and compression techniques. 
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Intro to Point-Of-Care Ultrasound* The advances in ultrasound resolution, technology and cost have put this modality well within the scope and ability of every practicing family physician. This Fundamentals of POCUS workshop is a unique hands-on experience to teach clinicians the basics of portable ultrasound. At the end of this workshop, the participant should have basic knowledge of the physics and knobology of POCUS as well as competence in the techniques for diagnosis and procedural guidance in the neck (thyroid), abdomen (gallbladder, kidney, urinary bladder) and chest (lungs, heart) and be familiar with technical steps to use ultrasound technology for the benefit of family medicine patients.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Skills Workshop AKA "Office Procedures Docs Never Learned or Are Too Embarrassed to Admit They Don't Have a Clue How to Do"* During this 4-hour intense skills workshop, participants will be divided into small groups that will rotate through four unique stations with hands-on instruction and practice on (1) Venipuncture (Phlebotomy) and IM/SQ Injections, (2) EKG, PFT and Ear Lavage, (3) Suturing. Each participant will be able to practice and observe with immediate feedback from the supervising faculty. Workshop is designed for those looking to enhance their current skills/knowledge and review current practice or looking to acquire new skills.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Break  
1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Advanced Point-Of-Care Ultrasound* Do you already have experience with portable ultrasound, but would like to expand your application? Participants in this advanced POCUS workshop will leave with improved clinical proficiency in the following areas: vascular (aorta, upper/lower extremity venous) soft tissue and musculoskeletal (skin, shoulder, knee), and procedures (joint injection, IV access, incision and drainage). Participants of this workshop should already have basic knowledge and some experience with POCUS technology.   
1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Skills Workshop AKA "Office Procedures Docs Never Learned or Are Too Embarrassed to Admit They Don't Have a Clue How to Do" *  
1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Dermatology, Minor Surgical Procedures & Wound Care*  

* Additional Fees and Registration Apply

Friday, June 21

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.  Registration & Exhibit Opening
7:45 - 8:45 a.m. DPC Journey to Freedom

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

 Breakout Sessions
10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch / Dedicated Exhibitor Time
1:30 - 3:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions
3:45 - 4:15 p.m. PM Break / Dedicated Exhibitor Time
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. What We Can Learn from Direct Primary Care Practices That Have Closed
5:15 - 6:45 p.m. DPC Summit Happy Hour

* Additional Fees and Registration Apply

Saturday, June 22

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.  Registration & Exhibit Opening  

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Patient Panel

  

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

  

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

AM Break / Dedicated Exhibitor Time

  
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

  
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch / Dedicated Exhibitor Time  
1:15 - 3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions  
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. PM Break / Dedicated Exhibitor Time  
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Non-Profit DPC Panel  
5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Sponsored Segments  
7:00 DPCA Summit Social. Off site — separate registration required  

Sunday, June 23

8:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Speaker Town Halls

  

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

DPC Family Panel

  
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

DPC Feud

  


The agenda is subject to change.

CME Credit Statements

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.