Latest News
Announcing the 2026-2027 OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegate Candidates
OAPA leaders actively shape the future of the PA profession in Ohio. OAPA board and delegate positions to be elected this year include President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Regional Director for Regions 3, 4, and 5, Student Representative, and three AAPA Delegates. Voting is open through May 1, 2026.
Legislative Update: PA Title Change, Practice Modernization, and How You Can Help
The Ohio General Assembly remains active at the Statehouse while legislators prepare for election year campaigning. Here’s the latest on OAPA’s advocacy work, and how YOU can make an impact.
Excitement Abounds at Another OAPA Regions 6 and 7 Dinner
PAs in the Dayton and Cincinnati region gathered this month for another at-capacity dinner! PAs stayed current on clinical developments and OAPA updates, with plenty of opportunity to socialize and reconnect with peers while enjoying a nice meal.
Call for Posters: 2026 OAPA Annual Conference
OAPA is proud to support research that drives the PA profession forward. As part of our commitment, the 2026 OAPA Annual Conference will feature a dedicated platform for Ohio PAs and PA students to present their innovative work. Whether you're exploring clinical practice, education, policy, or beyond, we want to hear from you. Poster submissions are open now through July 15, 2026. Submit your work today!
Join Team OAPA in Building Community and Celebrating Inclusion!
Participate in the Community Festival and Walk for the Diversity Center of NE Ohio on May 9
The OAPA Student Affairs and Diversity Committees are collaborating on a community engagement project to celebrate diversity in healthcare. Join Team OAPA at this free, family-friendly walk in Cleveland on May 9th, 2026, or virtually from wherever you live in Ohio!
Upcoming Events
Fri
24
2026
April 24 - 26, 2026
RISHI "Tending the Flame" Retreat and Training Workshop
Special OAPA member discount available!
Home2Suites by Hilton, Dayton
Wed
29
2026
April 29, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EST
*CAPACITY REACHED* OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner
Amgen: "Thyroid Eye Disease: Overview and Management," featuring Dr. Emmett Glass, PhD, MBA, and Dr. Tiffany MacKenzie, PhD
Cooper's Hawk Winery, Liberty Township
Thu
30
2026
April 30, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
OAPA Region 4 Dinner with AstraZeneca on "Optimizing Airway Care: Asthma and COPD Guidelines in Focus"
Presented by Jess Brown, MSN, APRN, FNP-C and Lukas Martin, PharmD, BCCCP
Napa Kitchen and Bar, Dublin, OH
