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What's new for 2026?

OAPA is taking a fresh, strategic approach to professional development. Rather than holding an in-person pharmacology conference in spring 2026, we’re focusing our efforts on two priorities:

1. Delivering another annual edition of the trusted, flexible, on-demand pharmacology package that allows Ohio PAs to conveniently earn the 12 hours of pharmacology CME credit required for state licensure.

2. Enhancing the 2026 OAPA Annual Conference, creating a pinnacle in-person learning and networking experience that brings the PA community together in new and meaningful ways.

We’re confident this approach will give members the best of both worlds...the convenience of on-demand learning to meet pharmacology requirements AND the meaningful, in-person connections of an annual conference strengthened by our increased focus and resources.

Call for Speakers

The Ohio Association of Physician Assistants is preparing another engaging, high-quality 12 CME on-demand pharmacology content package for 2026, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

We’re currently accepting speaker submissions now through December 31, 2025, reviewed on a rolling basis.

Here are priority topic areas for which we are especially recruiting speakers, but all submissions are welcome so long as they are about pharmacokinetics, include treatments agents, and identify the metabolism, excretion, mechanism for action, and contraindications to treatments or other medications:

• Orthopedics: Med impacts on healing; med considerations for orthopedic procedures; updated joint injection review (risks/benefits)
• Renal: Use of SGLT2 inhibitors in CKD (including non-diabetic patients); other CKD pharm topics
• Ob/Gyn: Medications considered safe in pregnancy; updated vaginitis treatment review; additional Ob/Gyn pharm topics
• Neurology: Neuro-pharmacology topics beyond Parkinson’s
• Cardiology: Peripheral vascular disease pharmacologic treatment; updated hyperlipidemia therapies
• Psychiatry: Bipolar disorder treatment; depression/anxiety pharmacologic management; autism-related pharmacologic considerations
• Intensive/Critical Care: General pharm topics relevant to intensive and critical care practice
• Anesthesia: Medication considerations for patients undergoing paresthesia
• Celiac Disease: Pharmacologic and clinical management considerations
• Opioids: Updated considerations since 2025

Accepted speakers will prepare a one-hour recorded presentation and will be eligible for a $150 honorarium in appreciation of their contribution.

Timeline:

• Now – Dec 31, 2025: Speaker submissions accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis

• January 2026: Final review of submissions; additional speakers recruited if needed

• February 2026: Speaker selections finalized

• May 1, 2026: Recorded presentations due

• May–June 2026: AAPA CME approval process

• July 1, 2026: Launch of the 2026 pharmacology content package

To learn more or submit a proposal, please complete this form:

Speaker Application Form 

Thank you for considering the opportunity to share your expertise and help OAPA deliver high-quality, flexible pharmacology education to Ohio PAs! Please contact us at oapa@ohiopa.com with any questions.