Description
Delivered via Google Drive (unlimited access + downloadable files)
American Academy of Family Physicians DPC Summit On Demand 2025
Build a sustainable, patient-centered practice with an expert-led, case-based deep dive into Direct Primary Care (DPC)—from launching your model to mastering operations, finance, marketing, and long-term growth outside the traditional insurance-payer system.
On Demand (Recorded)
Start + Scale a DPC Practice
Finance + Operations
Marketing + Employer Engagement
Procedures + Clinical Pearls
Start + Scale a DPC Practice
Finance + Operations
Marketing + Employer Engagement
Procedures + Clinical Pearls
Co-hosted by AAFP, the DPC Alliance, and ACOFP • Watch at your own pace (internet required).
Medicine.ac does not provide CME, CE, or credits of any kind.
Medicine.ac does not provide CME, CE, or credits of any kind.
Program Overview
Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a transformative approach to practice management—prioritizing transparent membership-based care, operational autonomy, and stronger patient relationships.
This summit gives you a practical roadmap across finances, staffing, workflows, employer partnerships, legal considerations, and clinic-ready procedures—whether you’re exploring DPC for the first time or refining an existing model.
This summit gives you a practical roadmap across finances, staffing, workflows, employer partnerships, legal considerations, and clinic-ready procedures—whether you’re exploring DPC for the first time or refining an existing model.
Why Enroll
Start Strong (Beginner → Expert)
Covers foundational DPC concepts and advanced growth strategies in one structured series.
Business Skills for Sustainability
Budgeting, cashflow forecasting, financial statements, hiring, and operations—built for real practice owners.
Marketing + Community Growth
Networking, employer engagement, and relationship-driven outreach to scale membership responsibly.
Hands-On Clinical Pearls
Modern in-office procedures and practical medical decision-making for today’s primary care clinics.
Who Should Enroll
- Family physicians & general practitioners transitioning to, or optimizing, a DPC practice
- Practice owners & administrators focused on financial sustainability and operational efficiency
- Residents & fellows exploring innovative practice models for career planning
- Clinicians seeking autonomy and stronger patient relationships beyond insurance-payer systems
- Healthcare consultants & managers advising clinics on DPC implementation
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate strategies for transitioning to, or starting, a DPC practice with long-term success planning
- Apply essential business management skills and link them to improved patient care
- Discuss how DPC may renew interest in primary care and influence future workforce education
- Demonstrate up-to-date, hands-on techniques for common primary care procedures
- Examine employer engagement methods and care coordination processes to grow a DPC model
What You’ll Cover
DPC Fundamentals
How DPC works, benefits, and the mindset shift from payer-driven workflows.
Launch + Operations
Start-up basics, staffing, workflow design, dispensing logistics, and scaling responsibly.
Finance + Forecasting
Budgeting, cashflow, retirement planning, and mastering financial statements.
Marketing + Employer Partnerships
Networking, growth strategies, and employer engagement models that expand membership.
Legal + Business Structures
Practical legal/accounting questions, MSO models, and risk-aware decision making.
Clinical Procedures + Pearls
Hands-on techniques and common clinic scenarios in modern primary care.
Featured Sessions (Selected)
- Start Up Basics
- Is DPC Really for Me?
- DPC Hiring and Firing
- Employed vs Owning (DPC)
- Mastering Financial Statements & Cashflow Forecasting
- Financial Fitness for DPC Physicians
- Launching a Successful DPC Practice (Marketing Strategies)
- Crafting Connections (Marketing & Networking)
- Legal 101: Opt Out and Ask the Right Questions
- Understanding MSO Model for Growth
- Navigating DPC for Employers
- Equity in Action: Disparities Through DPC
- Unbound Freedom: Healthy Boundaries
- Speaker Town Hall 101 / 201
Access & Delivery
All materials are delivered via Google Drive with unlimited access and downloadable files for offline reference.
Note: Video recordings can be watched from wherever you have internet and at your own pace (On Demand).
Medicine.ac does not provide CME, CE, or credits of any kind.
Medicine.ac does not provide CME, CE, or credits of any kind.
Bundle & Save
Save 15% on Bundles
Get 15% off when purchasing two or more courses together. This bundle discount is permanent and unlimited.
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| 53rd Annual Advances in Family Medicine and Primary Care 2025 | Broader primary care updates to complement DPC clinic breadth | ★★★★★ |
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| UWorld Family Medicine QBank (ABFM) 2025 | High-yield ABFM-style questions for skill sharpening | ★★★★★ |
| The Pass Machine Family Medicine QBank (Offline) | Offline practice for ABFM-style reinforcement anytime | ★★★★☆ |
| Prometric Family Medicine QBank 2025 (Offline) | Extra question volume for broad family medicine coverage | ★★★★☆ |
| AMBOSS Study Plan – Family Medicine (ABFM + NEJM Knowledge) 2025 | Structured plan for high-yield coverage and rapid review | ★★★★☆ |
| BoardVitals Family Medicine QBank 2025 | Board-style questions to strengthen clinic decision-making | ★★★★☆ |
| Temple University 48th Annual Family Medicine Review 2024 | Structured family medicine review to support full-spectrum DPC care | ★★★★☆ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course beginner-friendly?
Yes. The summit covers beginner, intermediate, and expert-level topics—starting with DPC fundamentals and progressing into growth and sustainability.
Will it help me start a DPC practice?
Yes. Sessions cover start-up basics, marketing strategies, operations, and the financial frameworks needed to launch and sustain a DPC model.
Does it include business and finance training?
Yes. Topics include budgeting, cashflow forecasting, financial statements, hiring, and operational decision-making.
How is access delivered?
All materials are delivered via Google Drive with unlimited access and downloadable files.
Are CME/CE credits included?
No. Medicine.ac does not provide CME, CE, or credits of any kind.
Student & Physician Experiences
★★★★★
Family Physician / Practice Owner (D.R.)
“The finance and operations sessions were gold. Clear frameworks for budgeting, cashflow, and scaling without losing patient connection.”
★★★★★
Family Medicine Resident (A.H.)
“Perfect introduction to DPC with real-world examples. Helped me understand the career path and what it takes to launch a sustainable practice.”
★★★★☆
Practice Administrator (M.S.)
“Strong operational content—especially hiring, workflow design, and employer engagement. Very actionable for our clinic.”
