Direct Primary Care Master Class
Why Have a Direct Primary care master Class?
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, many major Direct Primary Care (DPC) conferences have been held online only. However, a lot of doctors have a hard time learning in this format and these online events miss out on the best part of conferences - one-on-one conversations that can be transformational.
We want to bring back those transformational moments with our Direct Primary Care Master Class. We hosted a DPC mastermind weekend in May 2021, and it was a rousing success! Due to the success of the event and the great response from our attendees, we are hosting a second Master Class in August 2021!
What’s Included in the DPC Master Class?
Our aim is to teach you all about starting and growing a direct primary care practice, and by using a personalized approach, we can create the kind of environment when you can learn as much as possible.
Dinner on Friday evening with practicing direct primary care doctors
An opportunity to meet other doctors at your Startup stage and an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting
Continental Breakfast at the lecture location and direct primary care office, Plum Health DPC
Unfettered access to successful direct primary care physicians who will answer all of your questions
Tour of our successful and thriving direct primary care office, Plum Health DPC, in Detroit, MI
In-depth lectures focused on the needs of the attendees (when you sign up, you will be asked what topics you’d like to focus on)
General lecture themes include:
Writing a business plan for your direct primary care practice
Branding and marketing your direct primary care practice
Building a website and search engine optimization for your direct primary care practice
How to finance your direct primary care practice
How much money you will make with your direct primary care practice
Personal branding exercises to help you grow your direct primary care practice
How to lease or purchase a commercial property to host your direct primary care practice
How to hire a doctor and how to hire support staff for your direct primary care practice
How to add supplemental services like Botox injections to increase revenue and satisfaction
A copy of the book, Startup DPC: How to Start and Grow Your Direct Primary Care Practice (a $27 value)
Lunch at a nearby restaurant on Saturday around noon, another opportunity for collegiality and informal questions and answers
Two months of unlimited access to the DPC Master Class lectures (we record them during the sessions)
When is the Direct Primary Care Master Class?
The Direct Primary Care Master Class will take place on Friday August 20th starting at 6 pm for dinner (restaurant TBD) and the teaching sessions will begin on Saturday August 21st starting at 8 am until 6 pm. There will be a lunch provided at about 12 pm at a nearby restaurant as a way to take a break and have further discussion.
Where Will the DPC Master Class Be Held?
We will be hosting the Direct Primary Care Master Class at our practice, Plum Health DPC, in Detroit, Michigan. Our office is at 1620 Michigan Ave, Suite 125, Detroit MI 48216.
Your Instructors for the DPC Master Class
Your instructors for the DPC Master Class will be Drs. Paul Thomas, MD and Raquel Orlich, DO.
Dr. Paul Thomas started Plum Health DPC in 2016 and has spoken at TEDx, the DPC Summit hosted by the AAFP, DPC Nuts and Bolts 2.0, and the Hint Health DPC Summit. Dr. Thomas is the Author of Startup DPC: How to Start and Grow Your Direct Primary Care Practice.
Dr. Raquel Orlich has experienced tremendous growth and has reached 425 patients within 18 months of joining Plum Health DPC. Her focus on comprehensive, compassionate care has attracted many new patients and referrals to her practice. She is also excellent in women’s health care and in delivering Botox for her patients.
Drs. Paul Thomas, MD and Raquel Orlich, DO of Plum Health DPC will be leading the 2021 DPC Master Class in Detroit, Michigan. Sign up here.
Transportation to and from the DPC Master Class
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is a beautiful, modern airport that is about 20 miles and 20 minutes from our Plum Health DPC office and Downtown Detroit. A one-way Uber or Lyft ride is typically $20 to $30 depending on the time of day and traffic levels.
Lodging in Detroit
There are several incredible hotels in Detroit to choose from, including:
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 | Phone: (313) 442-1600
The Shinola Hotel
1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 | Phone: (313) 356-1400
The Trumbull and Porter Hotel
1331 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216 | Phone: (313) 496-1400
Detroit Foundation Hotel
250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226 | Phone: (313) 800-5500
Of course, there are several other options for staying in Detroit, including AirBnb.
Looking to make a weekend out of it?
If you’re looking to hang out on the Friday before or the Sunday after the Direct Primary Care Master Class and see the best of what Detroit has to offer, we would suggest:
The Detroit Riverwalk - a beautiful 3.5 mile riverwalk that looks out at our Canadian neighbors to the south. The Riverwalk is a great place for a morning run, a pleasant stroll, or a bike ride.
Belle Isle - the jewel of Detroit, an island about 3 miles east of downtown with a Conservatory, an Aquarium, lush gardens, hiking paths, a beach, a Carillon Tower, and a grand fountain (Scott Fountain).
Campus Martius - the park in the center of downtown with an upscale restaurant, a green space, concerts, and walking distance to other major amenities downtown.
Eastern Market - one of Detroit’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods centered around a farmer’s market that sells fresh produce on Saturday mornings and other days during the week. The market is surrounded by breweries, distilleries, restaurants, boutiques, and food and beverage shops.
The Detroit Institute of Arts - a collection that rivals any major metropolitan museum, with stunning architecture, especially in the Great Hall, and awe-inspiring murals by Diego Rivera in the Rivera Court
Amanda Preimesberger, MD attended the master class in 2020 and is now starting her own DPC practice.
Endorsement from a Past Attendee
"The weekend with Paul and Julie was high yield, full of must-know social media tips, marketing and business pearls for any practice in the early phases of launch. It's invaluable to have the opportunity to visit another practice and connect with other experienced direct care docs in a small group setting." - Amanda Preimesberger, MD of rootsMD Direct Care Family Medicine, attendee of the 2020 direct primary care master class (last year, Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health DPC hosted the program with Dr. Julie Gunther of SparkMD).
What does the fee go towards?
After covering our expenses for the course, course proceeds will go towards a patient care fund for our practice. Inevitably, we care for patients who requires an MRI or a Colonoscopy, but they’re unable to pay for the cost of the test. Part of the reason why we’re putting this course together is to create a win-win-win - we love to teach, there are many doctors who want to learn this information, and our patients will benefit from being able to cover the cost of some expensive testing that they will require in the future.
THe Coolest Part of the DPC Master Class
The coolest part of the DPC Master Class is the cohort of doctors that you get to meet during your time in Detroit. We set up multiple opportunities to create lasting connections between your classmates so that you can have an accountability partner that can help you grow over time. Our doctors learn a lot from the course, but they also learn so much more from each other!
The coolest part of the Direct Primary Care Master Class is the ability to grow with colleagues who are on a similar journey!
A great review from a May 2021 attendee
Dr. Jade Norris attended our DPC Master Class in May 2021, and here’s what she had to say about it:
Dr. Jade Norris and Dr. Paul Thomas at the DPC Master Class in May 2021
✨ Mentorship is essential! Detroit was awesome!
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✨ This weekend I visited Dr. Paul Thomas of @plumhealthdpc for his Direct Primary Care Masterclass!
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✨ Dr. Paul has one of the most successful Direct Primary Care practices in the country and also started his practice straight from residency!
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✨I learned so much this weekend and I’m so thankful for the mentorship! I can’t wait to bring quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to Las Vegas in 2022!
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✨@nspireprimarycare is in the planning stages and I’m trusting God every step of the way!
Discounts and Indecision
If you’re a resident or medical student, we offer a discount for the course. If you’ve previously purchased a course on the Startup DPC site, we also offer a discount. Please send us an email for the discount code!
Or, if you’re still undecided or you’d like more information, please leave your email here: