01/10/2025
OAPA Announces Exciting Speaker Lineup for 2025 Pharmacology Conference
Are you ready to advance your pharmacology knowledge for PA practice and connect with colleagues from across the state?
This year’s OAPA Pharmacology Conference in Cuyahoga Falls features an exciting lineup of presentations on key pharmacology topics designed to expand your knowledge, strengthen your network, and earn your CME.
Presentations on Friday, March 28, 2025:
- DEA Guidance on Storing, Prescribing, and Disposing of Controlled Substances, presented by Martin Redd, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Detroit Field Division
- Drug Rashes, presented by Danielle Spatholt, MSBS, PA-C, DOCS Dermatology
- Demystifying DMARDS: Basics of Biologic and Nonbiologic Therapy in Rheumatology, presented by Riddhi Patel, PA-C, Columbus Arthritis Center
- Pain Management in the ED: New Frontiers and Best Practices, presented by Dr. Roy Seitz, MD, Cleveland Clinic
- Chemical Dependency and the Healthcare Professional, presented by Christopher Hart, BSPh, University of Findlay
- Advancements in the Treatment of COVID-19: Tailoring Therapies to Disease Severity, presented by Maria Zappa, PA-C, OhioHealth and Ashland University
- The PA's Expanding Role in Cardiac Management, presented by Dr. Jose Ortiz, MD, FACC, Former Cardiology Chief, Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
Presentations on Saturday, March 29, 2025:
- Cascade Through Anticoagulation Management, presented by Sean Kramer, MSHS, PA-C, Lake Erie College and University Hospitals
- Boosting Immunity, Boosting Knowledge: Vaccine Updates 2025, presented by Kaitlyn Rivard, PharmD, BCIDP, Cleveland Clinic
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Recognition and Management of Potential Toxicities, presented by Brad Pierce, MSPAS, PA-C, Marietta College
- Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT), presented by Dr. Henry Ng, MD, MPH, Center for LGBTQ+ Care and the Transgender Surgery & Medicine Program, Cleveland Clinic
- Insulin Pharmacology and Diabetes Technology Review, presented by Caitlin Omoregie, PA-C, University Hospitals Division of Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology
What you can expect as a conference attendee:
- Cutting-edge pharmacology updates
- Engaging presentations from leading experts
- Networking opportunities with fellow PAs
- CME credits to support your ongoing professional development
Don’t wait—registration is now open! View the full agenda, book your hotel room, and secure your spot today.
Save your seat at the 2025 OAPA Pharmacology Conference—we look forward to seeing you there!