Be a Speaker at the 2025 DPC Summit
July 24-27, 2025
Hyatt Regency New Orleans | New Orleans, LA
Are you a skilled, dynamic speaker, who's an industry expert?
Apply to be a speaker at the 2025 DPC Summit.
Call for proposal submission is now closed.
We received over 125 submissions for 2025!! We will offer 30-35 education sessions at next year's Summit.
We are super thankful for all the proposal submissions and selecting the sessions for 2025's agenda will be a big task for the planning committee.
The DPC Summit planning committee is looking for dynamic presentations for the 2025 DPC Summit, hosted by AAFP, ACOFP, FMEC, and the DPC Alliance. Scheduled for July 24-27, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
We invite skilled speakers, passionate enthusiasts, and industry experts to submit presentation proposals for consideration. With over 400 attendees, we want you to be a part of the conference that helps shape and grow the direct primary care (DPC) movement.
Learning Objectives
The overarching goal and objectives of the 2025 DPC Summit is to support attendees in learning how to:
- Evaluate effective strategies for transitioning to, or starting a new DPC practice while employing long-term success plans. (101)
- Employ essential business management skills required of a successful DPC practice owner and examine how these skills promote improving patient care. (201)
- Provide up-to-date information on common clinical topics seen in today's primary care clinics. (301)
All proposals must be submitted by October 30, 2024 (11:59 p.m. Pacific time) for consideration. Please contact us at dpc@aafp.org with any questions or requests for further information. Please review the information below before beginning your online application.
The planning committee has expressed particular interest in presentations related to the topics listed below. Presentations on other topics will also be considered.
Specific for those looking to start or transition an existing practice; also applicable for those within the first year of startup.
Topics Requested:
- Myth Busting - Defining DPC/Common Critiques
- Mindset/Coaching
- Learning to be business minded
- Combatting Imposter Syndrome
- What does it mean to be an entrepreneur/business owner
- Day in the Life
- EMR Vendor Review
- Business Planning
- Join or Start? (what options are available to you)
- How to Start (Set-up) a Practice - steps to setting up
- Writing a business plan
- Market Analysis
- Aligning Your Vision/Setting Your Vision
- Financial Planning
- Setting your budget
- Strategies to pricing
- Regional considerations
- Student Loans
- Setting your budget
- Legal/Opting Out
- Branding/Marketing/Advertising
- Automation within the office
- Intro to Dispensing
- Setting Up Your Tech (technology, phones, EMR, printers)
- Using A.I. within your DPC practice
- Work/Life Balance
- Leaving the system
- Cashflowing startup
- Moonlighting
- Strategies for Success
Designed for those in an established DPC practice.
Topics Requested:
- Working with Employers and/or Benefits Advisors
- Hiring and Training (both staff and other providers)
- Advanced Dispensing
- Adding Value
- Transitioning Out & Succession Planning
- Financial management of a growing practice
- DPC Networking
- Nonprofit DPC setup/arrangements
- Use of Managed Services Organizations (MSO)
- Time Management/intra-office workflows
Designed for those in an established DPC practice.
Topics Requested:
- Diabetes
- Non-diabetes Endocrine
- Nonsurgical Fractures
- Rheumatology
- Dysautonomia
- Sleep disturbances
- Perimenopause/Menopause hormone management
- HIV and/or Hep C care in primary care
- Migraine management
- Physical Fitness
- Lipidology
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Gynecology
- Direct Specialty case studies/consults (What FPs need to know and do beforehand)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- In-Office IV treatments (ie Iron)
- Functional medicine/lifestyle medicine eval of pediatric/adolescent mental health,
- How Social Media Influences Your Patient (what your patient learns from social media)
DPC Summit presentations may be in one of the following session formats:
Traditional Didactic Session
Speakers in a traditional class session focus on a single topic and allow time at the end of the session for questions and answers. Sessions are typically 50-55 minutes long. The speaker should allow adequate time for questions and answers during this time.
Panel Session (limited speaker reimbursement available for panels).
Multiple speakers form a panel for a collaborative presentation on a particular topic or to answer questions from attendees. Sessions are typically 50 or 90 minutes long. The speakers should allow adequate time for questions and answers during this time.
Submissions are now closed.
Applications are required to include the following information:
- Speaker Information
- Presentation Title
- Learning Objectives - Provide two or three learner outcomes based on the aim and objectives of the session.
- Learning Gaps - Identify known gaps in attendee knowledge of subject.
- Completion of the AAFP Conflict of Interest Disclosure for each speaker and proposed panel members.
The DPC Summit requires all speakers to complete the CME Disclosure Policy/COI Policy of AAFP. Proposals will not be reviewed until all speakers have completed the online form at aafp.org/conflict. Select Option 1.
An AAFP login will be needed to complete the form. A login does not constitute or require membership to the AAFP. Please contact dpc@aafp.org if you have trouble accessing the CME Disclosure form.
Please note: Incomplete submissions will not be included in the review.
The DPC Summit Planning Committee made up of your peers, selects presentations to create a well-rounded and relevant event that addresses the specific needs of those interested in or currently practicing in a direct primary care model.
The Planning Committee:
Will consider complete proposals submitted using the online form by the due date.
Will assign selected sessions to specific days and times.
Will determine the duration of the session.
Your submission will be reviewed using these criteria:
Topic is relevant to direct primary care
Clear objectives—problem statement is clear
Originality and innovation—practical application
Amount of content is appropriate for time allowed
Content of proposed presentation (teaching methods clear, likely to meet objectives, adequate breadth of coverage)
Proposal is clearly written and well-organized
Duration of experience/evaluation of effectiveness
Rating: Poor (1pt), Fair (2pts), Good (3pts), Very Good (4pts), Excellent (5pts)
If your proposal is accepted, you will receive an email with instructions on or around January 8, 2025. You will be given a window of time to review the speaker requirements and timeline and to accept the invitation to participate as a speaker. Proposals not accepted will be notified by first of February.
If selected, speakers will be required to supply the following information by the deadline or their session will be forfeited.
Required information for each speaker: signed speaker agreement, additional Speaker Information for Contracting W-9, copy of recent CV/resume, short biography (no more than 250 words), and headshot -optional.
Speakers are paid an honorarium for their time developing and presenting at the DPC Summit. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.
By submitting this presentation, you represent and affirm that you are the sole owner of all materials developed, submitted and/or used by the Speaker in connection with the Summit. You represent and warrant (a) that the Materials are factually accurate and contain no libelous or otherwise unlawful statements; (b) that you are the sole author and owner of the Materials and/or has obtained the right to use and license the Materials as contemplated hereunder; and (c) that such use and license will not violate the proprietary or personal rights of any third party (including, without limitation, copyrights, trademarks or privacy rights).
Only a small percentage of presentations will be accepted. To facilitate an event that meets the goals of the organizers, the planning committee may reach out to the submitter to discuss a proposed change to the format, suggested content, and or to add another speaker to the proposed session.