Portland’s First DPC Physician Conference

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Pacwest Center | Portland, OR

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Join Portland’s inaugural DPC conference featuring primary care psychiatry, physician empowerment, and practice wisdom sharing.
About this Event

Join us for an intimate half-day conference designed specifically for DPC and primary care physicians navigating the future of accessible, relationship-based medicine. As healthcare subsidies disappear and insurance costs skyrocket, DPC has emerged as a critical model for sustainable practice. This conference brings together clinical excellence and physician wellness to help you thrive—not just survive—in your practice.


Why This Matters:

This is Portland's first DPC physician conference, setting the foundation for what we hope will become an annual regional gathering. We're not just sharing information—we're building the community that DPC physicians need to sustain this important work. Your input during registration will help shape the content to address the real challenges you're facing right now.


What's Included:

  • 3.5 hours of educational content tailored to YOUR challenges
  • CME credits (application in progress through OPSO and AAFP)
  • Catered lunch
  • Presentation materials from all speakers
  • Connection with 20-35 like-minded physicians
  • Intimate venue in downtown Portland

Who Should Attend:

  • DPC physicians seeking community and clinical updates
  • Primary care physicians considering DPC models
  • Healthcare professionals interested in sustainable practice models
  • Anyone seeking practical psychiatry tools and physician empowerment strategies

Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Connection

Info: Enjoy a catered lunch while connecting with fellow DPC physicians and healthcare professionals in an intimate setting.


🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
From Terrified to Thriving: My First Year Building a DPC Practice
Host: Andrew Chang DO

Info: Discover practical strategies for DPC implementation, financial sustainability, and patient enrollment. Learn from real successes and failures in launching Portland’s Bayberry Clinic, and walk away with actionable steps for your own practice journey.


🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Calling in Your Superpower: How to Stay Sane While Building Your Practice
Host: Joan Fleishman PsyD

Info: Drawing from years as behavioral health faculty in family medicine residency and her current practice supporting healthcare professionals, Dr. Fleishman guides you in reclaiming your identity and empowerment. Learn evidence-based strategies for self-compassion, self-efficacy, and sustainable practices that actually work—because you can't pour from an empty cup.


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Primary Care Psychiatry: Essential Updates for Your Practice
Host: Erik Vanderlip MD MPH

Info: As both a board-certified family physician and psychiatrist, Dr. Vanderlip bridges the gap we all feel: we have time with patients, but navigating psychiatric care without direct specialist access can be daunting. This lightning round covers practical updates from psychedelics to suicide risk assessment, knowing when you're over your head and need help, plus insights on how mindset and self-regard powerfully influence treatment efficacy and chronic pain outcomes. Materials provided for ongoing reference.


🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Listening Circle: Reflect, Strategize, Act
Host: James Harrison CH

Info: Close the day with facilitated peer discussion, collaborative problem-solving, and personal action planning. This isn't just networking—it's integration and transformation.


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Where is it happening?

Pacwest Center, 1211 Southwest 5th Avenue, Portland, United States

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Tickets

USD 75.00 to USD 95.00

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