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| | The premier gathering for PAs in Ohio, this year’s Annual Conference is designed to help you earn CME, stay current on clinical practice, and build lasting professional connections. With diverse sessions, expert speakers, and engaging activities, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a student, early-career PA, seasoned professional, or retired from practice. But don't delay in signing up...the early registration deadline is September 25! |
| | They share a profession, and a life. In our new series PA Pairs: Two Hearts, One Calling, we highlight couples who are both Ohio PAs, exploring how they balance their shared passion for medicine with their personal journeys together. Our first featured couple is Kelly Stiffler, PA-C and Adam Rowe, PA-C! |
| | PAs are uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for healthcare in Ohio. However, in Ohio, outdated practice laws limit what PAs can do, hindering access to care and workforce development. For Ohio’s PAs, advocacy must be a professional responsibility. Every PA in the state has a role to play in shaping the future of the profession. |
Top | | Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a research study aimed at evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating and ranking differential diagnosis lists. This study will compare AI's performance to that of experienced clinicians, including MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs. By participating, PAs will contribute to a better understanding of AI's potential role in clinical decision-making and its ability to support diagnostic processes in common clinical scenarios. Eligible participants will be asked to rank 10 possible diagnoses for 3 case scenarios, from most to least likely. Your involvement will provide valuable insights into AI's capabilities and its potential impact on healthcare. |
| | The Ohio Department of Health has launched a quarterly podcast called “Healthy Perspectives with Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff.” The podcast will help explain the scope of public health and its importance to our lives, from its role in preventing illness and injury to responding to public health emergencies and more. |
| | AHRQ, Johns Hopkins University, and NORC are now recruiting for a Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) cohort, slated to begin in February 2026. Through this free 9-month program, participating hospital units can strengthen their team-based infection prevention practices and earn continuing medical education (CME) and continuing education unit (CEU) credits. The program is recruiting adult hospital intensive care units (ICUs) and non-ICUs for this national program. |
Top | | This month, OAPA hosted “Next Stop: Clinical Practice,” a live virtual Q&A giving current PA students and new grads authentic, career‑launching insights from seasoned PA leaders across Ohio. The panel shared candid advice, from navigating rotations and preparing for the PANCE to building professional networks and advocating for yourself as you step into clinical practice. Read on for more takeaways and how OAPA continues to support newcomers in the profession. |
| | The Columbus Free Clinic, founded in 1980, is a space where uninsured and underinsured patients can receive comprehensive, compassionate medical care without financial barriers. The clinic is built on an idea that is simple but powerful: care should always come before cost. Learn how PA and other students and providers support this critical community resource. |
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| | Be a Voice, Save Lives - Access Ohio's Suicide Prevention ToolkitDuring Suicide Prevention Month this September, explore how statewide initiatives in Ohio like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and local County Suicide Prevention Coalitions are working to prevent suicide and support mental health in our communities.
Learn what’s being done, and how you can help, in this lifesaving toolkit. |
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Upcoming Events
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September 4, 2025
6:00PM - 7:30PM EST | 12 Months to Stronger Bones: Understanding the Treatment of OsteoporosisOld City Prime, Lima, OH |
| September 4, 2025
8:00PM - 9:00PM EDT | Presented by Society of Physician Associates in Addiction Medicine (an AAPA CO) |
| September 13, 2025
9:00AM - 10:30AM | |
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