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Registration Now Open for the 2025 PA Student Challenge Bowl

The PA Student Challenge Bowl returns, now joining forces with the 2025 OAPA Annual Conference on Thursday, October 23! We are inviting Ohio PA programs to compete in a fun, fast-paced test of clinical knowledge. Registration is now open for schools interested in sending a team to represent their program in this exciting event.

AAPA Offers New "Resources for PAs and PA Administrators in a Changing Healthcare Reimbursement Environment"

Do you have reimbursement questions following the enactment of the 2025 Reconciliation Bill? AAPA has prepared a new resource to support PAs and PA administrators with navigating changes in the healthcare reimbursement environment put into effect by the bill.

Be a Voice, Save Lives - Access Ohio's Suicide Prevention Toolkit

Explore how statewide initiatives in Ohio like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and local County Suicide Prevention Coalitions are working to prevent suicide and support mental health in our communities. Learn what’s being done, and how you can help.

OAPA Launches a Pre-PA Virtual Event Series

We are excited to announce a new initiative from the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants designed specifically to support Pre-PA students as they navigate their journey toward becoming future PAs. This three part series, presented by the OAPA Membership Committee, will help Pre-PA students better understand the CASPA, prepare for interviews, and hear from current PA students about the experience of PA school. Sign up for one, two, or all three sessions!

"Next Stop: Clinical Practice" Recap & Takeaways

OAPA's insight-packed event, "Next Stop: Clinical Practice," was a live virtual Q&A that took place last weekend. Aimed at current PA students and recent grads, the event delivered exactly what it promised: real-world advice, practical tools, and encouragement from those who’ve already made the leap from classroom to clinic. Read on for more about the event and key takeaways!

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Upcoming Events

Sat
13
2025
September 13, 2025
9:00AM - 10:30AM

Pre-PA Series: PA Student Q&A Panel

Wed
17
2025
September 17, 2025
6:30PM - 8:30PM EST

OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner

Lundbeck Presents: Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia: A Clinical Overview with Alyse Oliva, PharmD, BCPP

Brio Italian Grill Liberty Center

Thu
18
2025
September 18 - 20, 2025

AAPA Leadership and Advocacy Summit (LAS)

Pentagon City, VA

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