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OAPA Q&A with PA Leaders Across Ohio
Join us for an engaging virtual Q&A session designed specifically for PA students and recent graduates! This is your opportunity to connect directly with experienced PA leaders from across Ohio and gain valuable insight into navigating the job market, interview strategies that stand out, contract negotiation tips, and leadership pathways in advanced practice. Bring your questions and hear firsthand perspectives from leaders shaping PA practice across diverse settings.
CASPA Do’s and Don’ts
Preparing Pre-PA Students for the PA School Application Process
Applying to a PA program this cycle? Don't submit your CASPA application without attending this session first! This program just for Pre-PAs will be a focused, high yield presentation on the most common mistakes applicants make when completing their CASPA application, and how to avoid them. Set yourself up for success, learn what to do, what to avoid, and how to submit a polished, competitive application.
AAPA Asks PAs to Act Now to Protect Student Loan Access
The public comment period is now open for the Department of Education’s proposed federal student loan rule. This proposal puts the future PA pipeline at real risk. If finalized as written, PA programs would be excluded from the higher federal professional student loan limits, making PA education financially out of reach for many future students. Submit your comments today!
Message from SMBO: Beware of New Phone Scam
The State Medical Board of Ohio is encouraging PAs and other licensees to remain vigilant against new extortion and spoofing scams targeting Ohio providers. Recently, the Board received reports of individuals impersonating Board investigators and contacting licensees via phone, alleging that they have been involved in a drug case in another state. Click the article title to learn more about this scam.
Step Into Leadership: OAPA Board & AAPA Delegate Openings
OAPA is now seeking candidates for the OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegates for terms commencing on July 1, 2026. Positions to be elected include: President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Regional Director for Regions 3, 4, and 5, Student Representative, and AAPA Delegate. Raise your hand to serve in a leadership role and help OAPA advance its mission.
Upcoming Events
Thu
5
2026
March 5, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
OAPA Region 1 & 2 Dinner with Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
Mindful about MASH: Updates on Disease State, Pathophysiology and Risk Stratification of MASLD
Pier W, Lakewood
Wed
18
2026
March 18, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EST
OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner with Amgen
"Lower is Better for Established CVD Patients: Reducing LDL-C and MACE risk with Repatha," presented by Dr. John Paes
Jag's Steak and Seafood, West Chester
