Join OAPA Today!
OAPA is dedicated to improving PA practice in Ohio through legislative advocacy, continuing education for PAs, public education on the profession, and building relationships.
Your membership matters. It supports efforts to remove obstacles, expand PA practice, and create new professional opportunities. It's not merely a transaction; it's a contribution to a cause that goes beyond personal interests—a cause that benefits every PA in the state, regardless of experience or specialization.
OAPA Membership Levels
| Level | Description | Price |
| Fellow Member |
A PA who resides or practices in Ohio AND is an AAPA Fellow Member. |
$185 for 1 year, or $505 for 3 years |
| Associate Member |
A PA who resides or practices in Ohio. |
$185 for 1 year, or $505 for 3 years |
| Affiliate Member |
PA who lives and practices outside of Ohio |
$85 |
| Supporting Member | A practicing physician in Ohio. No voting privileges. |
$110 |
| Student Member | Must be enrolled in a designated PA program at an accredited institution. No voting privileges. |
$50 for 2 years |
| New Graduate Member | First year of practice. Must reside or practice in Ohio. Full voting privileges. |
$110 |
| Retired Member | OAPA membership for 10 consecutive years prior to making application is required. Attestation Required No voting privileges. |
$92.50 |
* Membership is for twelve (12) months and is renewable on the anniversary date.
Dues paid to OAPA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, a portion of your dues may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense subject to restrictions imposed as a result of OAPA lobbying activities. OAPA estimates that the non-deductible portion of your dues - the portion allocated to lobbying - is seventy-five percent (75%).
