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OAPA is a full time advocate and supporter of both aspiring and practicing PAs in Ohio.   Students are the future of our profession, so we work hard to insure that OAPA student memberships help aspiring PAs accelerate their careers and ultimately achieve their career ambitions.
 
How do we support student members of the association?  We host an annual student conference whose content is focused on helping students transition from their academic environment to their ultimate field of practice.  We offer a mentoring program that provides one-on-one interaction with practicing PAs in a wide range of disciplines.  And we even offer scholarships based on academic achievement, community involvement and leadership qualities.

The association is active in improving PA practice in Ohio through legislative advocacy, offering continuing education for PAs, providing public education on the profession and building relationships with physician organizations.  All this to make sure that the PA profession in Ohio is thriving and ready for you.

OAPA values student input and to that end ou are invited to contribute to all association activities.  Early involvement benefits you and OAPA. 

Not an OAPA student member?  Dues for 1st year students are free for one year and dues for 2nd year students are $25 for two years - your last year in school and first year in practice.  Student members receive a reduced or free registration to the student conference and are eligible for a mentor and to apply for scholarships.  Join OAPA Today!

STUDENT CONFERENCES

Student Professional Development Conference

Columbus Marriott Northwest, Dublin, OH
February 17-18, 2012

For secure registration CLICK HERE

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration is free for OAPA student members.  Registration is $20 for student non-members.

All students MUST register even though registration is free.  Registration is required so OAPA can make the appropriate arrangements for meals and seating.

For secure registration CLICK HERE

COMPLETE AGENDA

HOTEL INFORMATION

Columbus Marriott Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, OH

Call 888/801-7133 for Room Reservations
$112 Room Rate (Plus Tax), Mention OAPA

 MENTORING PROGRAM

OAPA will find a mentor for students and recent grads.  You must be a current member of OAPA.  Mentors can be assigned by region, specialty or specialty within a region.

Contact the OAPA office at oapa@ohiopa.com to be assigned a mentor.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

OAPA awarded six $1000 scholarships and one $1000 Past Presidents Council Leadership Scholarship during the student conference. 

2011 Scholarship recipients are:

David Bartal - Cuyahoga Community College/CSU
Courtney Overstreet - Kettering College of Medical Arts
Meghan McGonigal - Marietta College
Andrew Baker - University of Findlay
Audrea Oaks - University of Mt. Union
Megan Mosier - University of Toledo

Kailie Gehring - Mt. Union - Past Presidents Council Leadership Scholarship

One scholarship per PA program in Ohio and the Past Presidents Council Leadership Scholarship will be awarded again in 2012.

 

Scholarship Applications

Student Scholarship Application

Past Presidents Scholarship Application

Program Director Attestation Form

 

Mentoring Program

If you would like to have a mentor, please contact the OAPA office at oapa@ohiopa.com.