DPC Summit
Attendee resources
- During DPC Summit
- After DPC Summit
- DPC Summit on-demand
Thursday, July 16—Sunday, July 19, 2026
Hyatt Regency New Orleans | New Orleans, LA
Welcome! Stay up-to-date with information about the DPC Summit. Be sure to explore this magical city while attending the event!
On-site information
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 561-1234
Check in: 4:00 p.m. Check out: 11:00 a.m.
Secured lot with convenient parking options.
On-site parking discounted rate: $52/day
Wi-Fi Network: DPC Summit
Password: WhatisTabflows
Thursday | 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Come down early to pick up your badge!
Friday | 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday | 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday | 8 a.m.–Noon
Meals and refreshments
The DPC Summit will provide the following meals and refreshments to attendees during the event:
Thursday: Beverages & light snack (during Expo Hall Launch)
Friday: Morning Breakfast, Coffee Break, Lunch, Afternoon Coffee Break, Summit Happy Hour with Cash Bar & Appetizers
Saturday: Morning Breakfast, Coffee Break, Lunch, Afternoon Coffee Break
Sunday: Coffee & pastry Hour, Break
During DPC Summit
Thursday, July 16 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Kick off DPC 2026 in the Expo Hall, where you can connect with exhibitors, explore helpful resources and feel the energy with fellow attendees as the Summit officially starts.
Friday, July 17 | Noon–1:30 p.m.
You asked, and we listened.
New this year, you’ll have dedicated time during Friday lunch to meet DPC colleagues from your state and the surrounding areas.
Friday, July 17 | 5–6:30 p.m.
Keep the conversations going during a relaxed networking event with exhibitors and peers.
Please join us on Saturday at 8:15 as we announce the Physician of the Year 2026.
During breakfast and lunch, join interactive discussions on timely topics that physicians and healthcare professionals are facing—or are eager to learn more about. Table topics include:
Table topics include:
Vaccines
Hiring staff
GPO
Side gigs
Medicare opt-out
Marketing
Boundaries
GLP-1
DPC value of insured patient
Micro practice
HRT
Employing doctors
Patient retention
EMR decisions
Saturday, July 18 | 12 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
- Room: Celeste D/E
Saturday, July 18 | 6:30-9:30 p.m.
DPC Alliance is pleased to host this fun experience at the Audubon Aquarium for DPC Summit physician attendees and their guests. Enjoy drinks, food and a live DJ, and explore the aquarium! Space is limited. RSVP soon at DPCA Summit Social.
- Offsite location
- Shuttles begin at 6:15 and run until 10:00 p.m.
Update your professional photo while you’re on site.
Friday and Saturday, July 17–18
Friday, 10- 11:00 a.m., 10:30 – 1:00 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9-11:00 a.m.
New Orleans tours through UniqueNOLA
We offer multiple daily tours at a variety of times, making it easy to find one that fits your schedule. Popular options include true crime, ghost stories, adult‑only experiences, and family‑friendly tours.
Daily tour schedule
All times are Central Time
Garden District Tour – 10:00 a.m.
The Local’s Guide to the French Quarter Tour – 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Pestilence, Pandemic & Plague Tour – 1:00 p.m.
Kid‑Friendly Ghost Tour – 5:00 p.m.
Lewd Spirits Pub Crawl & Ghost Tour(Adults Only) – 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sinister Criminal Intentions: The Original True Crime Tour – 7:00 p.m.
Our Favorite Ghosts Tour – 8:00 p.m.
How to book
Attendees can book online using the event discount code (AAFP26) or learn more at: Unique NOLA Tours | Best New Orleans Walking Tours
Prefer to book by phone?
504‑777‑7769
DPC Summit on-demand
Unlock the full learning experience with on-demand access to recorded sessions from all three tracks—101, 201, and 301—available through AAFP On-Demand starting September 2026! Enjoy the flexibility to learn at your own pace, anytime through September 2028. Plus, attendees who purchase on-demand access during the event will receive an exclusive discounted rate—don’t miss out!" To purchase see staff at registration onsite.
After DPC Summit
Complete the evaluation at the end of the event.
Medical Student and Resident Scholarship Fund
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Emmanuel Delase Agbeti, MD |
Maryam Monga, MD |
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Betsy-Ann Assoumou, MD
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Olaoluwa Ogundele, MD |
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Khaled Balabel, MD |
Glynn Reno, DO |
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James Flaherty, MD |
Michael Soukar, DO |
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Andrew Gasperson |
Caitlyn Snead Studer, DO |
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Sarah Gerard |
Margaret Thompson |
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Olga Pudovka Gross, MD |
Yuxin (Lucy) Wang, MD, PhD |
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Mitchell Johnson, MD |
Amanda Watters, MD |
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David Lo, MBS, DO |
Justus Wilhelmsen |
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Foster McBride
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Brandon Xavier, MD |
Thank you to our 2026 Exhibitors and Sponsors for their support!
Invest in DPC for the Future
Make a gift to help fund medical students and residents to attend DPC Summit. Your donation will help cover travel and lodging costs for future physicians. The AAFP Foundation partners with DPC Summit to provide these scholarships. Every contribution goes directly to the DPC Summit scholarship fund, and, as a 501c3 company, your donation to the AAFP Foundation may be tax deductible. Your support at any level is a powerful investment in the future of Direct Primary Care.
Questions about DPC Summit?
Contact dpc@aafp.org.
Access to this page is available until October 31, 2026.
