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Registration NOW OPEN for the 2025 OAPA Annual Conference

Registration NOW OPEN for the 2025 OAPA Annual Conference

Ohio PAs, educators, students, and industry supporters will convene to learn and network on October 23-24, 2025, at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris. This is the best annual in-person opportunity to grow your network, expand your knowledge, and support the PA community in Ohio.


Government Affairs Update: Building Coalitions, Advancing Practice, Improving Patient Care

Government Affairs Update: Building Coalitions, Advancing Practice, Improving Patient Care

As we move through 2025, OAPA continues to prioritize building strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the voice of Ohio's PAs is not only heard but valued in shaping our state's healthcare landscape. Find out more about our efforts and share your story to help increase our impact.


ICYMI - Meet Your 2025-2026 OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegates

ICYMI - Meet Your 2025-2026 OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegates

With the recent elections for President-Elect, Vice President, Regional Director for Regions 1, 2, 6, and 7, and five AAPA Delegates now complete, we are pleased to announce your OAPA volunteer leaders starting July 1, 2025!

PA Profession & Industry Update

Ohio PAs Represent OAPA at the AAPA House of Delegates

Ohio PAs Represent OAPA at the AAPA House of Delegates

A delegation of 9 Ohio PAs recently represented OAPA at the 2025 American Academy of Physician Associates House of Delegates (AAPA HOD) in Denver, CO. Delegates from across the country gathered to debate and vote on the resolutions that will shape the future of the PA profession.


NCCPA Health Foundation Seeking a PA for Board Leadership

NCCPA Health Foundation Seeking a PA for Board Leadership

The NCCPA Health Foundation is seeking a Board Certified PA who will participate actively, sharing their expertise to enhance and extend the organization's efforts. The successful candidate is dedicated to the NCCPA Health Foundation's strategic initiatives and mission to equip and empower PAs and PA students to improve health for all.


OAPA Member Discount on July 9-13 RISHI "The Healer's Art" Workshop

OAPA Member Discount on July 9-13 RISHI "The Healer's Art" Workshop

"The Healer's Art" is a 4 ½ day workshop to teach faculty innovative approaches to strengthen and preserve the professionalism and resiliency of their medical and healthcare students. OAPA and the Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness (RISHI) are partnering to offer discounts for OAPA members seeking to engage in RISHI offerings.

Spotlight on Students

Last Chance: Join in the Fun & Games at the PA OlymPAcs!

Last Chance: Join in the Fun & Games at the PA OlymPAcs!

The PA OlymPAcs will take place on June 28, 2025, at Ohio Dominican University! Students from PA programs across Ohio are forming their teams, developing their games, and preparing to compete for bragging rights and the chance to choose next year's fundraising beneficiary. Everyone is welcome to attend, contribute, or both!


University of Toledo's Annabelle Yingling, PA-S, and Anna Zeitzheim, PA-S, earn a "Be The Change" Grant

University of Toledo's Annabelle Yingling, PA-S, and Anna Zeitzheim, PA-S, earn a "Be The Change" Grant

OAPA is proud to recognize University of Toledo PA students Annabelle Yingling, PA-S, and Anna Zeitzheim, PA-S, along with Paul Chandler, PA-C, for winning a Be The Change Grant from the nccPA Health Foundation! Read on to learn more about their winning project.

The Final Word

FREE Resources to Advance Your PA Career!

FREE Resources to Advance Your PA Career!

Finding your first, or next, PA job can be stressful. Use these free resources in the OAPA Career Center to position yourself to land your dream job. And, if you are hiring for PAs, be sure to post your open roles in the OAPA Career Center to reach the best and brightest PAs in Ohio and beyond.

Upcoming Events

June 10, 2025
6:00PM - 7:30PM EDT

OAPA Region 5 Dinner - Migraines and Migraine Management with AbbVie

Presented by Tori Czech, PharmD, PhD, and Maisha Rahman, PharmD

Restaurant TBD, Tiffin, OH

June 28, 2025

2025 PA OlymPAcs

An annual gathering of PA students for friendly competition and fundraising!

Ohio Dominican University

July 9 - 13, 2025

RISHI "The Healer’s Art" Faculty Development Workshop

Special OAPA member discount available!