2024 DPC Summit Highlights

July 24-27, 2025
Hyatt Regency New Orleans | New Orleans, LA

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. Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Workshop: Physics/Knobology, Abdomen, Lungs/Pleura, and Cardiac* Advances in ultrasound technology, image resolution, and affordability have put this modality well within the scope and ability of every practicing family physician. This POCUS Workshop is a unique hands-on experience for clinicians to learn the basics of portable ultrasound. At the end of this workshop participants will gain basic knowledge of POCUS physics and knobology, along with how to obtain and interpret ultrasound images within the abdomen (gallbladder, kidney, aorta, urinary bladder) and chest (lungs, heart) 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 Office Labs, (2) Foreign Object Removal & IM/SQ Injections, (3) Ear Lavage, Nebulizer Meds and IV Placement; (4) 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. Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshop: Joints, Vascular, and Procedural Guidance* Do you already have some exposure to POCUS but would like to expand your application? Participants in this POCUS Workshop will leave with improved ultrasound proficiency in the following areas: joints (shoulder, knee), vascular (neck, upper/lower extremity), and procedural guidance (joint injection, IV access). It is recommended that participants in this workshop already have some basic knowledge and 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.  Breakfast / 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
Sponsored by DelRicht Research
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
Sponsored by Hint Health

* Additional Fees and Registration Apply

Saturday, June 22

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.  Breakfast / Registration & Exhibit Opening  
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Leveraging Technology to Catalyze Your Vision, Presented by: Dr. Brad Brown
Sponsored by Hint Health
 

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

7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast  

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

The AAFP has reviewed DPC Summit and deemed it acceptable for up to 24.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 06/20/2024 to 06/23/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AAFP and DPC Alliance and ACOFP. The AAFP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.

Please note that CME credit was not awarded to the "401(k), Solo 401(k), IRAs: What's Best for DPC" session, per the CME provider's request.

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. ACOFP designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.