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Joint AAPA & PAEA Effort to Overturn PA Student Loan Rule Gets a Win
In a big victory for students, the profession, and patients, a federal court has granted preliminary relief blocking implementation of the U.S. Department of Education’s new regulatory definition of “professional degree” while litigation brought by AAPA and PAEA challenging the rule proceeds. As a result, the rule will not go into effect on July 1 as originally planned. Read more about this from AAPA.
2026 OAPA Annual Conference - Keynote
Thursday, August 27, 2026 during the Opening Session 12:00-1:30 p.m.
With 40 years of experience spanning clinical practice and executive leadership, Rick Rohrs, PA-C Emeritus, SFHM, DFAAPA, brings a rare perspective to the essentials of PA professional practice, from collaboration and communication to navigating policy and embracing emerging technologies. Join us for the opening lunch, product theater, and keynote at the 2026 OAPA Annual Conference!
PAEA Offers Don Pedersen Research Grants Program - Apply Today!
Are you looking to jumpstart your research career? The program is intended to foster PA faculty development in research. The program encourages research about both PA education and PA workforce issues. It is not intended to fund research on clinical practice. Learn more on PAEA's website!
Ohio Speaks Out to Preserve PA Student Loan Access
Ohio PAs are taking action. Through AAPA's coordination, OAPA is urging congressional leaders to protect student loan access for PA students. Without this funding pathway, the pipeline of future PAs is at risk, and with it, Ohioans' access to the affordable, high-quality care PAs provide every day. Read our letter for more information on this effort.
Join us for the OAPA Legislative Town Hall - July 7 at 8 p.m.
With the introduction of HB 963, we know you have questions, and we're hoping you'll want to help champion it. Join us for this town hall to get those questions answered and start planning how you'll get involved in advancing PA practice in Ohio.
Upcoming Events
Tue
7
2026
July 7, 2026
8:00PM - 9:00PM EST
OAPA Legislative Town Hall
Join us to learn more about House Bill 963 and how you can advocate for the PA profession.
Live Virtual Event on Zoom
Wed
15
2026
July 15 - 19, 2026
RISHI "The Healer’s Art" Faculty Development Workshop
Special OAPA member discount available!
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