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Meet Your 2026-2027 OAPA Board of Directors

Meet Your 2026-2027 OAPA Board of Directors

With the recent elections for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Student Representative, Regional Director for Regions 3, 4, and 5, and three AAPA Delegates now complete, we are pleased to announce your OAPA volunteer leaders starting July 1, 2026!


The Financial Reality of Advocacy: The OAPA PAC Bank Balance, and Why It Matters

The Financial Reality of Advocacy: The OAPA PAC Bank Balance, and Why It Matters

The finances of every Political Action Committee in Ohio are public record. We believe you deserve to know exactly where the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants Political Action Committee (OAPA PAC) stands, and why we are calling on all members to become contributors today.


New Benefit for OAPA Members: Blueprint

New Benefit for OAPA Members: Blueprint

Whether you’re just about to start PA school, taking your didactic or rotation exams, preparing for the PANCE®, or taking your PANRE®, you can use Blueprint resources along every step of the PA journey. Learn more about this discount and other great membership benefits!


Help Us Tell the Ohio PA Story

Help Us Tell the Ohio PA Story

Does your passion for the PA profession spill over into social media? Would you like to make a real, visible impact by sharing information and updates for the Ohio PA community? If so, the OAPA Communications Committee is looking for volunteers, and we'd love to hear from you!

PA Profession & Industry Update

PAEA Don Pedersen Research Grants Program - Apply Today!

PAEA Don Pedersen Research Grants Program - Apply Today!

Are you looking to jumpstart your research career? The program is intended to foster PA faculty development in research. The program encourages research about both PA education and PA workforce issues. It is not intended to fund research on clinical practice. Learn more on PAEA's website!


Conversations on Death and Dying - OAPA Member Discount Available

Conversations on Death and Dying - OAPA Member Discount Available

OAPA members receive a special discount for The Remen Institute for the Study of Health & Illness (RISHI's) upcoming Conversations on Death and Dying™ Workshop, October 2-4, 2026. This experience is designed to explore your work surrounding death and how your lived experience affects the care you provide.


Promote Your PA Fellowship or Residency Program

Promote Your PA Fellowship or Residency Program

OAPA is building a centralized, complimentary directory of PA fellowships and residencies for Ohio PAs, and we need your help! If your facility hosts a program, submit your information today for inclusion on the OAPA website.

From Classroom to Clinic

Your Research Belongs Here. Deadline July 15 for OAPA Conference Poster Submissions

Your Research Belongs Here. Deadline July 15 for OAPA Conference Poster Submissions

Help us spark hallway conversations at the Westin Cleveland Downtown during the 2026 OAPA Annual Conference. The poster session on August 29 is your chance to share what you've learned and make a tangible contribution to the PA profession in Ohio.


Think Fast! PA Student Challenge Bowl Registration Open

Think Fast! PA Student Challenge Bowl Registration Open

No pressure, but... how fast can your team think on their feet? The PA Student Challenge Bowl is back, and you are invited to compete! It's a trivia-style team competition that's equal parts knowledge flex and good time, and the perfect way to connect with fellow students and PAs outside of a classroom or clinic.


Team Energy + PA School Pride at the 2026 PA OlymPAcs

Team Energy + PA School Pride at the 2026 PA OlymPAcs

More than 100 PA students, faculty, recruiters, and OAPA leaders took part in the 2026 PA OlymPAcs, an annual field day-style event that unites PA students from across Ohio for friendly competition and fundraising. This year's event was held on June 20, 2026, at Mount Saint Joseph University. Find out which Ohio PA program was crowned champion this year!


OAPA Scholarship Application Deadline August 14

OAPA Scholarship Application Deadline August 14

OAPA is proud to offer several scholarships each year to support Ohio PA students on their educational journey! These competitive funding opportunities are designed to ease the financial demands of PA school so you can focus on what matters most...becoming a great clinician. Review the eligibility requirements and apply today.

One Last Thing...

Attend the OAPA Legislative Town Hall - July 7 at 8 p.m.

Attend the OAPA Legislative Town Hall - July 7 at 8 p.m.

HB 963 is here, and you've got questions. Come get them answered at this town hall, and leave with a plan to help advance PA practice in Ohio. This event is free and open to all OAPA members, but registration is required.

Upcoming Events

July 1, 2026

DEADLINE: 2026 Awards Nominations

July 7, 2026
8:00PM - 9:00PM EST

OAPA Legislative Town Hall

Join us to learn more about House Bill 963 and how you can advocate for the PA profession.

Live Virtual Event on Zoom

July 15 - 19, 2026

RISHI "The Healer’s Art" Faculty Development Workshop

Special OAPA member discount available!

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