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Join Us for the OAPA Member Town Hall – December 4 at 7 p.m.
OAPA will hold a Town Hall on Thursday, December 4, from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom. All OAPA members are invited to hear what's new and what's to come in OAPA. There will be brief updates and also time for Q&A. Register and submit your question(s) today! We look forward to the discussion.
Advocacy in Action: OAPA Testifies Again for PA Title Change
On November 13, 2025, OAPA Government Affairs Chair Matthew Freado, MBA, PA-C, provided in-person testimony before the House General Government Committee on House Bill 59, the occupational licensure review bill, seeking to amend the bill with PA title change.
Share Your Pharmacology Expertise with Ohio PAs
OAPA is now accepting speaker submissions for the 2026 on-demand pharmacology CME program, offering 12 hours of high-quality, flexible content for Ohio PAs. This initiative is part of OAPA’s refreshed approach to professional development, emphasizing both accessible, on-demand learning and a revitalized, singular in-person annual conference experience.
PAs Called to Respond to Restrictive Student Loan Caps
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education concluded its negotiated rulemaking session, where federal negotiators agreed to a definition of “professional program” that excludes PAs from eligibility for higher federal student loan borrowing. PA school is more expensive than the proposed cap, meaning that without access to sufficient federal loans, many students won’t have the means to complete their education. Take action today to urge the Department of Education to reverse this decision!
Serving Those Who Served: PA Uses Military Experience to Support Fellow Veterans
In celebration of Veterans Day, OAPA honors the PA profession’s strong military roots and expresses gratitude to all PAs who are serving or have served in the armed forces. This feature article highlights one of Ohio’s many PAs who proudly carry that legacy forward.
