Lecture abstract: Dr. Chris Ewin advocates for direct primary care (DPC) as a transformative approach to medicine in his lecture, “A Journey Toward Patient-First Healthcare.” Drawing on his extensive experience, he critiques the traditional healthcare system’s reliance on insurance, sharing his path to a model that prioritizes direct patient care. Through personal narratives and insights into the challenges and successes of implementing DPC, Dr. Ewin illustrates how this model fosters a stronger patient-doctor relationship, enhances accessibility, and ensures more personalized care.