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Sneak Peek: OAPA Annual Conference Agenda Coming Together!

Sneak Peek: OAPA Annual Conference Agenda Coming Together!

The OAPA Annual Conference is more than a meeting...it's the epicenter of learning, connection, and professional growth for Ohio’s PA community. Registration is OPEN, and the buzz is building. New speakers and hot-topic sessions are being added frequently, meaning this year’s agenda is shaping up to be a can't miss experience. Want to level up your skills, grow your network, and get ahead in your career? Be where the leaders, innovators, and changemakers of Ohio PA practice will be. Register today!


This Month in OAPA Government Affairs: 3 Key Updates

This Month in OAPA Government Affairs: 3 Key Updates

Catch up with OAPA's government affairs activities with these top three updates - PA Title Change, efforts to impact the biennial budget, and Ohio PA Advocacy Day.


Honoring PA Excellence: OAPA Awards and Scholarships Now Open

Honoring PA Excellence: OAPA Awards and Scholarships Now Open

One of the most rewarding activities for a membership community like OAPA is celebrating past and future member achievements by granting awards and scholarships. 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. As such, we are excited to announce the opening of our award nominations and scholarship applications for 2025!

PA Profession & Industry Update

Ohio PAs Go Beyond, So Let's Put Ourselves on the Map!

Ohio PAs Go Beyond, So Let's Put Ourselves on the Map!

Are you a PA who goes beyond for your patients, your community, or the PA profession? Do you know a PA who fits this description? Please take a moment to share your story with AAPA as a part of the PAs Go Beyond initiative. There are only 6 Ohio stories posted, out of the 6,000+ Ohio PAs. Help us change that by submitting your story today!


PA History Society Recruiting New Board Trustee

PA History Society Recruiting New Board Trustee

The PA History Society (PAHx) is accepting applications for the position of PAHx Trustee. This voluntary board position begins January 1, 2026. Trustees are expected to provide leadership and vision for the organization and have fiduciary responsibility to the PA History Society. The Trustees meet in-person bi-annually and virtually throughout the year to make decisions of the Society. Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2025.


Cardi-OH Podcast: Talking With Your Patients about Cannabis Use

Cardi-OH Podcast: Talking With Your Patients about Cannabis Use

In this episode, Jerrold Leiken, MD, from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, from the University of Maryland, review the current landscape of cannabis use and its impact on physical health as related to the heart. They discuss risk factors for recreational use and substance use disorder and address screening and treatment for problematic cannabis use.

Spotlight on Students

In It to Win It at the 2025 PA OlymPAcs

In It to Win It at the 2025 PA OlymPAcs

OAPA’s annual field day-style event, which unites PA students from across Ohio for friendly competition and fundraising, was held on June 28, 2025, at Ohio Dominican University. Find out which Ohio PA program was crowned champion this year!


Next Stop: Clinical Practice -- A Q&A with Ohio PA Leads for PA Students and Recent Grads

Next Stop: Clinical Practice -- A Q&A with Ohio PA Leads for PA Students and Recent Grads

Navigating the leap from classroom to clinical practice can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for a live virtual Q&A with experienced PAs from across Ohio! This event is your chance to ask questions, get real-world advice, and prepare for success in your first role as a practicing PA.


Spread the Word: OAPA Launches a Pre-PA Virtual Event Series

Spread the Word: OAPA Launches a Pre-PA Virtual Event Series

We are excited to announce a new initiative from the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants designed specifically to support Pre-PA students as they navigate their journey toward becoming future PAs. This three part series, presented by the OAPA Membership Committee, will help Pre-PA students better understand the CASPA, prepare for interviews, and hear from current PA students about the experience of PA school. Sign up for one, two, or all three sessions!

The Final Word

Your Research Deserves an Audience!

Your Research Deserves an Audience!

Are you working on exciting research or a project that could inspire, inform, or ignite change in the PA profession? Don’t keep it to yourself...share it with your peers at the OAPA Annual Conference!

This is your opportunity to be seen, heard, and recognized by fellow professionals, educators, and future collaborators. Whether you're a seasoned PA or a student just starting your journey, your research deserves a spotlight.

Learn more here!

Upcoming Events

July 9 - 13, 2025

RISHI "The Healer’s Art" Faculty Development Workshop

Special OAPA member discount available!

July 12, 2025
9:00AM - 10:00AM

Pre-PA Series: CASPA Do's & Don'ts

July 19, 2025
9:00AM - 11:00AM

OAPA Board of Directors Summer Meeting (Virtual)