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| | Did you know that you can search for other OAPA members to connect and build your network? The OAPA Membership Directory now offers several new search categories, but the results are only as good as the participation by members who agree to be listed. Add your name to the directory today so that your next colleague, research partner, or friend can find you! |
| | Excellence is meant to be celebrated! OAPA's awards recognize those who have made a significant positive impact on the PA profession, while scholarships support Ohio PA students as they pursue their education. The deadline for award nominations and scholarship applications has been EXTENDED to August 8, 2024. |
| | There are many ways to make a difference in the Ohio PA community through OAPA. When trying to decide which volunteer opportunity is right for you, my advice is to find something you are passionate about, have an open mind, and enjoy the experience. You never know where one connection might take you or what door may be opened! |
Top | | Every day, thousands of Ohio citizens ask themselves whether they can afford healthcare and choose what is most important, whether that is housing, food, bills, or medical care. This article calls attention to the challenges for individuals with limited financial means and strategies for physician assistants to help. |
| | OAPA is the legislative advocate for the PA profession in Ohio, working to eliminate barriers so that every Ohio PA may practice at the top of their license. Ohio PAs can celebrate two recent legislative victories while being assured that OAPA is evaluating and reconsidering our lobbying needs now and into the future. |
| | Collaborating online with mission-driven organizations around the world, Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Participants can make a surprisingly large impact in just 3 to 6 months. The participants have described virtual engagement as an "optimal use of time" and are eager to continue building their own capacity. Will you answer the call to serve, either virtually or in-person? |
Top | | OAPA will hold a Town Hall for PA Program Directors on Monday, August 5, from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. This is by invitation only for the 17 Ohio PA Program Directors (or their designee). The group will review the findings from the recent PA Program Director survey, the major themes of which were clinical placements, accreditation compliance, and engagement in OAPA's student-focused events. We look forward to the discussion! |
| | OAPA's annual field day style event bringing together PA students from around the state of Ohio in friendly competition to raise funds for worthy causes took place on June 29, 2024, at Ohio Dominican University. Find out which program walked away with this year's gold medal! |
| | This year, the Marietta College PA program is celebrating their 20th anniversary as they graduate the Class of 2024 with 34 students. The program has more than doubled in class size from the initial class of 15 students to the current class of 41 students. Read more about the student experience from the new Class of 2026, the clinical class on their second rotation, and the soon to be graduates of Marietta College. |
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| | CME Webinar: 2024 Reimbursement Update & RefresherJoin us August 10 from 10-11 a.m. as OAPA President-Elect and Reimbursement Committee Chair Clayton Rotuno, PA-C, discusses billing, coding, reimbursement, and the legal framework within which PAs can seek reimbursement for the services they provide to patients. Learn more and register today! |
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Upcoming Events
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August 5, 2024
10:00AM - 11:00AM EST | Live Virtual Event |
| August 10, 2024
10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT | Presented by Clayton Rotuno, PA-C |
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