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Ohio's Josanne Pagel Honored with AAPA House Outstanding Service Award
The American Academy of Physician Associates presents this award during the annual House of Delegates meeting to recognize an individual who has made significant and sustained contributions to the work of the HOD. OAPA celebrates the good work of our members and congratulates Josanne on this major professional achievement.
OAPA Student Member, Sofia Ivanoff- Tzvetcoff, PA-S, Awarded Physician Associates for Latino Health Scholarship
OAPA is proud to recognize Case Western Reserve University PA student, and OAPA student member, Sofia Ivanoff- Tzvetcoff, PA-S for receiving the Physician Associates for Latino Health (PALH) Scholarship!
SB 436 Adds Momentum to Ohio’s PA Title Change Effort
OAPA is proud to announce the introduction of Senate Bill 436 updating the professional title from Physician Assistant to Physician Associate, sponsored by Senator George Lang (R-West Chester). As a companion bill to HB 353, SB 436 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to improve clarity for patients, healthcare organizations, and policymakers alike, without changing PA scope, supervision, or pay.
Announcing the 2026-2027 OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegates
With the recent elections for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Student Representative, Regional Director for Regions 3, 4, and 5, and three AAPA Delegates now complete, we are pleased to announce your OAPA volunteer leaders starting July 1, 2026!
Ohio PA Groups Collaborate to Strengthen Advocacy
The Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA) and the Ohio Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (OSDPA) announce a new collaborative agreement aimed at strengthening advocacy on behalf of PAs across Ohio. The two organizations will work together to advance shared legislative priorities that support the PA profession and enhance patient care.
Upcoming Events
Tue
2
2026
June 2, 2026
6:30PM - 8:30PM EDT
OAPA Region 3 Dinner with Corcept Therapeutics
Hypercortisolism: A Potential Underlying Cause of of Difficult-to-Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Ken Stewart's Grille, Akron OH
Tue
9
2026
June 9, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
OAPA Region 1 & 2 Dinner with GSK
Invasive Meningococcal Disease and GSK Vaccine Options, presented by Jon Dvorak, MD
Rosewood Grill, Westlake
Sat
20
2026
June 20, 2026
2026 PA OlymPAcs
An annual gathering of PA students for friendly competition and fundraising!
Mount Saint Joseph University, Cincinnati
