DPC Summit Scholarship

July 16-19, 2026
Hyatt Regency New Orleans | New Orleans, LA

The AAFP Foundation has partnered with the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the DPC Alliance, and the Family Medicine Education Consortium to create the Direct Primary Care (DPC) Summit Medical Student and Resident Scholarship Fund.  

The DPC Summit Scholarship Fund aims to inspire future generations of physicians by offering the chance to explore and familiarize themselves with the Direct Primary Care model. DPC emphasizes personalized, patient-centered care in line with the core values of primary care.

All scholarships are made possible by the donations of DPC physicians across the country.

Medical Students & Residents are invited to apply for these scholarships

Eligibility and Guidelines 

Scholarship Information

  • The number of scholarships varies depending on the funding level and the number of applicants.

  • Scholarship recipients are selected by a panel of judges from the DPC Summit planning committee.

  • The $700 scholarship and free registration is intended to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses (travel, lodging, meals) for attending DPC Summit.

  • All scholarship checks are awarded at the event. You will need to register and handle all your travel accommodations. If you are unable to attend the conference, your scholarship will be forfeited. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Membership Requirement: You must be a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP), Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC), or DPC Alliance to apply. 
  • Attendance Requirement: Selected Scholars will be required to attend the entire 2026 DPC Summit (defined as arriving no later than noon on Friday, July 17, and leaving no earlier than 10 AM on Sunday, June 27).

Submission Guidelines

Application process is now open.

Applicants who wish to apply for this award should complete the online form that requests the following information:

  1. Name
  2. Designation (MD,DO, etc)
  3. Address
  4. Contact Number
  5. Email
  6. MEMBER ID from a host organization (AAFP, ACOFP, FMEC, DPC Alliance)
  7. Class Year
  8. School
  9. How did you learn about direct primary care and what do you hope to learn by attending the DPC Summit?
  10. What are your goals as a future physician and how will attending DPC Summit help you further achieve them? 
  11. What is something you found surprising or inspiring about direct primary care or family medicine?

Submission of Application

Deadline and Notification

  • The deadline for the application is  April 19, 2026, Midnight CT.
  • The selected participants will be notified via email by May 8, 2026. Be sure to provide an active, monitored email address. 

Review Process

  • The applications will be reviewed and scored by the members of the DPC Summit Planning Committee. The applicants receiving the highest numeric scores will be chosen to receive the scholarship.

  • Every effort will be made to maintain a balance between the number of residents and the number of medical students.

Writing Tips

  • When writing your answers, keep in mind that numerous applications are received and reviewed by the judges.

  • Make your application stand out and try to avoid clichés. 

  • As the application is a chance for the judges to learn about you and your goals, you are encouraged to provide thoughtful and authentic answers. 

Dissemination of Funds

Checks will be distributed upon check-in at the registration booth at the DPC Summit. Each recipient must sign for the check, as well as complete a W-9 Form prior to receiving the check. 

Questions? 

If you have questions about the DPC Summit Medical Student and Resident Scholarship, email dpc@aafp.org.