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Call for Speakers: 2025 OAPA Annual Conference
Are you passionate about advancing the PA profession and eager to share your knowledge? The 2025 OAPA Annual Conference is your opportunity to make an impact. We're looking for dynamic speakers who can inspire, educate, and lead meaningful conversations. Join us October 23–24 at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris. If you’ve got insights to share, we want to hear from you!
Call for Posters: 2025 OAPA Annual Conference
OAPA is proud to support research that drives the PA profession forward. As part of our commitment, the 2025 OAPA Annual Conference will feature a dedicated platform for Ohio PAs and PA students to present their innovative work. Whether you're exploring clinical practice, education, policy, or beyond—this is your moment to shine. Join us this October at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris and make your mark. Poster submissions are open now through August 15, 2025—submit your work today!
Announcing the 2025-2026 OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegate Candidates
Serving in OAPA leadership allows members to actively shape OAPA's future, contribute expertise, and enhance networking opportunities. OAPA board and delegate positions to be elected this year include President-Elect, Vice President, Regional Director for Regions 1, 2, 6, and 7, and five AAPA Delegates.
Download and Share: Must-Have Materials to Promote the PA Profession
Access an infographic about the PA profession in Ohio and a one-pager about PA Title Change to help educate your healthcare colleagues and advance Ohio PA advocacy!
OAPA Leader Q&A: President Hart Welcomes New Government Affairs Chair Freado
2025 brings with it a new Ohio General Assembly, a new lobbying relationship for OAPA, and new leadership for our Government Affairs Committee. President Nathan Hart recently caught up with our new Government Affairs Chair, Matthew Freado, MBA, PA-C, to talk about his plans for the future of OAPA advocacy.
Upcoming Events
Wed
7
2025
May 7, 2025
6:00PM - 7:30PM EST
OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner
Aortic Stenosis and TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
Son of a Butcher, Liberty Township
Thu
8
2025
May 8, 2025
6:00PM - 7:30PM EDT
OAPA Region 3 Dinner with Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
Alexander Pierce Restaurant, Akron
Tue
13
2025
May 13, 2025
6:00PM - 7:30PM
OAPA Region 5 Dinner with Teva Pharmaceuticals
Tardive Dyskinesia
Dan Lew Exchange, Mansfield, OH
