Rise-up! Physician Summit

Are you ready to take charge of your career and practice medicine on your own terms?

Whether you’re a seasoned physician looking for a change or just starting to explore independent practice, the Rise Up! Physician Summit is your ultimate guide to mastering Direct Primary Care (DPC) and locum tenens work.

The Rise Up! Physician Summit, hosted by FlexMedStaff and My DPC Story, will cover everything you need to know about launching and growing a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, contracting directly with facilities as a locum, and navigating locums agency work. Topics include practice setup and marketing, membership pricing, legal and compliance essentials, contract negotiation, malpractice considerations, specialty-specific DPC and locum strategies, and real-world success stories — all designed to empower you to take control of your career.

In addition to the high-impact lectures, DPC and locum experts will be available throughout the live event to answer your questions in real time and provide personalized guidance.

Location: This is a virtual event, so feel free to log in from anywhere.

Dates: October 23-26, 2025

Lecture Schedule: Click HERE to view the schedule. Would you be interested in being a speaker? Please click HERE to apply to speak.

Registration Fees: $199 (Early bird special was extended to September 15th and then will go up). If you purchased items from FlexMedStaff then email us for discount code at support@FlexMedStaff.com

Topics: This event covers everything you need to launch and grow a Direct Primary Care practice, succeed in locums (through agencies or direct contracting), and explore non-traditional clinical career paths.

Video Recordings: The lectures will be recorded and available to access after the event. These video recordings will only be available to those that purchase a ticket to the event.

Attendance: Restricted to US physicians

Sponsors: Are you interested in sponsoring the event? Please email us at Support@FlexMedStaff.com

Questions: Contact us at Support@FlexMedStaff.com

Conference Hours:

CME Credit:

This event is not currently CME accredited. We are actively working to secure up to 10 CME credits; however, we cannot guarantee that CME credit will be available for attendance.

Fees and Refunds:

The registration fee for the Rise Up! Physician Summit is $199 per physician for the early bird special, which was extended to September 15th, and then it will go up. This includes virtual access to the live event and full access to all video recordings afterward. If you cancel your registration on or before September 23, 2025, you will receive a 97% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after September 23, 2025.

Video Recordings:

The lectures will be recorded and available to access after the event. These video recordings will only be available to those that purchase a ticket to the event.

Event Topics:

#1: Mastering Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Learn how to start, structure, and grow a successful DPC practice across different specialties. We’ll cover membership models, pricing, marketing, legal essentials, and specialty-specific strategies for internists, surgeons, and subspecialists.

#2: Navigating Locums Through Agencies

Understand how to work effectively with locums agencies: selecting assignments, negotiating rates, managing contracts, understanding payment structures, handling malpractice insurance, and setting yourself apart in the competitive locums market.

#3: Thriving with Direct Contracting as a Locum

Discover how to contract directly with healthcare facilities without an agency — including finding opportunities, negotiating terms, managing buyout fees and non-competes, handling legal nuances, and building your own one-person locums business.

#4: Legal, Financial & Contract Essentials

Get expert guidance on forming your entity, understanding 1099 vs W2, protecting your estate, navigating Stark laws and fair market value, and fully understanding the terms of your contracts whether through agencies or direct.

#5: Lifestyle, Logistics & Personal Success

Explore practical strategies to balance locums or DPC life: from travel, housing, and maintaining healthy habits to managing family dynamics and building a standout CV. Learn how to stay competitive and create a career that fits your life.

Lectures:

Click HERE to view the speaker schedule. Lecture topics and schedule are subject to change.

***Do you have questions? Contact us at Support@FlexMedStaff.com