Join us October 23–24, 2025, at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris for Ohio’s premier PA event, connecting PAs, educators, students, and industry leaders to explore the latest in practice, products, and innovation.
Curious about the OAPA Annual Conference? Check out our 2024 recap to see the highlights and plan to attend in 2025.
We are currently recruiting research poster presenters!
Registration Now Open!!!
- Meet PAs from around the state, learn from each other, and strengthen your professional network.
- Enjoy educational content presented by experienced PAs and other providers who want to help you increase your knowledge and skills.
- Connect with exhibitors offering innovative products and services, as well as recruiters looking for their next hire - it could be you!
Join us for the full conference, October 23-24, 2025. Plan to arrive on Wednesday, October 22, to engage in PA Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse, too!
FULL CONFERENCE - Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24
Your Full Conference registration experience includes:
- 14 hours of high quality in-person CME* programming
- 4 hours of bonus on-demand CME* programming
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 breaks to keep you nourished and ready to learn
- Networking Happy Hour on Thursday to kick back and connect with fellow attendees
- PA Student Challenge Bowl on Thursday - come cheer on your alma mater and the next gen PAs!
- Access to exhibitors and recruiters with valuable products and services
- Poster presentations to expand your learning even further
| Early Rate | Regular Rate | |
| Full Conference - Member | $ 399.00 | $ 479.00 |
| Full Conference - Student | $ 159.00 | $ 179.00 |
| Full Conference - Non-Member | $ 579.00 | $ 659.00 |
Early rates available through September 25, 2025. Regular rates begin September 26, 2025.
DAY 1 ONLY - Thursday, October 23
Your Day 1 registration experience includes:
- 8 hours of high quality in-person CME* programming
- 4 hours of bonus on-demand CME* programming
- Breakfast, lunch, and 2 breaks to keep you nourished and ready to learn
- Networking Happy Hour to kick back and connect with fellow attendees
- PA Student Challenge Bowl - come cheer on your alma mater and the next gen PAs!
- Access to exhibitors and recruiters with valuable products and services
- Poster presentations to expand your learning even further (tentative - schedule TBD)
| Early Rate | Regular Rate | |
| Day 1 Only - Member | $ 259.00 | $ 309.00 |
| Day 1 Only - Student | $ 95.00 | $ 105.00 |
| Day 1 Only - Non-Member | $ 359.00 | $ 405.00 |
Early rates available through September 25, 2025. Regular rates begin September 26, 2025.
DAY 2 ONLY - Friday, October 24
Your Day 2 registration experience includes:
- 6 hours of high quality in-person CME* programming
- 4 hours of bonus on-demand CME* programming
- Breakfast, lunch, and a coffee break to keep you nourished and ready to learn
- Access to exhibitors and recruiters with valuable products and services
- Poster presentations to expand your learning even further (tentative - schedule TBD)
| Early Rate | Regular Rate | |
| Day 2 Only - Member | $ 219.00 | $ 259.00 |
| Day 2 Only - Student | $ 80.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Day 2 Only - Non-Member | $ 299.00 | $ 339.00 |
Early rates available through September 25, 2025. Regular rates begin September 26, 2025.
GUEST REGISTRATION
ubject to a $100 guest registration fee to help cover the cost of food and beverage for the guest. Please contact oapa@ohiopa.com if you
CANCELLATION POLICY
*This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for a TBD number of AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.
*Tentative* Conference Agenda
The OAPA Annual Conference will be full of high-quality CME* and many opportunities for engaging with fellow conference goers and exhibitors. Schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Before the 2025 OAPA Annual Conference begins, October 22 will be PA Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse! Join fellow Ohio PAs and students for an impactful event. Meet legislators, share your voice, and shape the future of our profession. Details will be posted here as they become available.
We hope that you will join us for PA Advocacy Day, but either way, the conference begins bright and early on Thursday, October 23, so plan to arrive the day prior so that you are rested and ready to go.
Settle into your hotel room on Wednesday, grab dinner or drinks at The Two-One, and enjoy fresh air on the patio while you visit with OAPA friends old and new as they arrive for the conference.
Check in time for the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris is 4 p.m. We'll see you there!
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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7-7:45 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
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7:45-8 a.m. |
OAPA Opening Session |
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8-9 a.m. |
CME Session #1 |
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9-10 a.m. |
CME Session #2 |
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10-10:30 a.m. |
Coffee Break with the Exhibitors |
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10:30-11:30 a.m. |
CME Session #3 |
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11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
CME Session #4 |
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12:30-1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:15-2:15 p.m. |
CME Session #5 |
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2:15-3:15 p.m. |
CME Session #6 |
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3:15-3:45 p.m. |
Coffee Break with the Exhibitors |
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3:45-4:45 p.m. |
CME Session #7 |
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4:45-5:45 p.m. |
CME Session #8 |
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5:45 p.m. |
Friday Recap |
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5:45-7 p.m. |
Unwind with us after a day of learning. Relax in the backyard with appetizers, drinks, great conversation, and peaceful pond views. |
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7 p.m. |
OAPA Student Challenge Bowl Finals- details to come! |
Friday, October 24, 2025
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7-7:45 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
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7:45-8 a.m. |
Day 2 Welcome |
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8-9 a.m. |
Past Presidents' Breakfast (by invitation only) |
|
8-9 a.m. |
CME Session #9 |
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9-10 a.m. |
CME Session #10 |
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10-10:30 a.m. |
Coffee Break with the Exhibitors |
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10:30-11:30 a.m. |
CME Session #11 |
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11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
CME Session #12 |
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12:30-1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:15-1:30 p.m. |
OAPA Awards & Scholarships Recognition |
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1:30-2:30 p.m. |
CME Session #13 |
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2:30-3:30 p.m. |
CME Session #14 |
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3:30 p.m. |
OAPA Closing Remarks |
BONUS On-Demand CME* Content
OAPA will provide all in-person conference registrants with additional on-demand CME for self-paced learning. Details to come!
*This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for a TBD number of AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.
Hotel Accommodations
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel
409 Altair Parkway
Westerville, OH 43082
OAPA Annual Conference attendees will enjoy a discounted room rate of $174 per night, plus tax.
Reservations must be made by October 1, 2025.
Built in 2018 and conveniently accessible from I-71, the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel offers well-appointed, comfortable guest rooms with a modern lake house style. OAPA Annual Conference attendees will enjoy gathering in the ballroom and foyer spaces, featuring plenty of natural light and access to "The Backyard," an outdoor patio area overlooking a scenic pond.
Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Advertising Opportunities Now Available!
The Ohio Association of Physician Assistants invites your organization to participate in our 2025 Annual Conference:
- Showcase your organization to practicing PAs, PA educators, and PA students from across Ohio and surrounding states
- Meet other industry supporters to connect, share ideas, and expand your market knowledge
- Build goodwill with event attendees - your participation shows your support for the Ohio PA community!
There are opportunities available at multiple price points so that you can meet your budget while reaching the Ohio PA community with your promotional message. Please contact oapa@ohiopa.com with questions or to explore options!
