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| January 31, 2023 |
In this Issue:Legislative Update Legislative UpdateSB28 has been introduced by Senator Roegner to enter into the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. It has not yet been assigned to a committee. If passed it will allow a PA to get one license for multiple states which will be very helpful in the age of telemedicine. OAPA will continue to pursue introduction of a bill in 2022 that will address:
An additional bill is being considered to change the title to Physician Associate. Program Spotlight - Mount St. JosephDr. Darla Vale, the Dean of the MSJ School of Health Sciences, was the first at the University to plant the vision of the PA program. Her advocacy lead to the hiring of Chair and Program Director, Patrick Cafferty, who was instrumental in the ARC-PA accreditation process and developing the mission and vision of the program. The University welcomed their first cohort in January 2018, and have since graduated 3 cohorts of students. We are proud to announce that continuing accreditation status was received from the ARC-PA in March 2022. In November of 2022, the Class of 2024 received their white coats just prior to their transition to clinicals. These 28 students recently underwent a clinical orientation that reinforced many skills acquired throughout their didactic year including surgical techniques and case presentation practice. These activities enhanced confidence as they embarked on their first clinical rotation. This year we are excited to be implementing a new special populations elective which will allow students opportunities to complete rotations with populations that may require special care considerations including geriatrics, palliative care, homeless medicine, underinsured/uninsured, etc. In May, the graduating Class of 2022 (comprised of 24 students) entered the workforce in various specialty positions throughout the greater Cincinnati region and across the country. We are so proud of the care that all of our alumni are providing to their patients. The students from the Class of 2023 are finishing up their final rotations, preparing for summative, and eagerly awaiting to sit for their PANCE this spring. During their didactic year, the class of 2024 has worked endlessly to fundraise and volunteer with multiple organizations. An Amazon Wishlist was created, and many donations were delivered to the emergency shelter of Northern Kentucky for those who are experiencing homelessness. A donation was also made to Beacon Orthopedics on behalf of the MSJ PA program to support its academic teaching center, which provides cadaver orthopedic simulations and learning opportunities for high school and college students in the Cincinnati region. This year, the program has started a Journal club as a means to enhance our student relations. Our inaugural event was held this January and led by one of our new faculty, Mara Prickett, PA-C. The event allows for collaboration between alumni and current students as they discuss evidence-based literature that informs current trends in medicine. In response to last year’s success, our second iteration of The Healer’s Art program will be starting in February 2023 for our newest cohort of students. This course focuses on introducing aspects of medicine that are not traditional to medical training. The students explore various themes such as grief and loss though story-telling and self-reflection to discover how to connect with patients on a humanistic level. Students are also looking ahead to summer events as we are eagerly preparing to host PA Olympics as the current PA Olympic Champions Finally, the MSJ PA Program would like to thank our chair and program director, Patrick Cafferty MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, who will be retiring at the end of June. The work that he has put into creating this program deserves much appreciation and we are looking forward to building upon his legacy. Pharmacology Conference Registration OpenRegistration is now open for the 2023 Pharmacology Conference. It will be held: Live, in-person attendance (adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines). Streaming live is not being offered this year. Non-member rate is $500 for the full conference. Registration is $325 for members - a discount of $175. Single day rates also available. Hotel Information: Sheraton Suites 330/929-3000 $129/night Reservation line: 800/325-3535; OAPA plans on applying for 12.0 category 1 CME hours. Total approved yet to be determined. Call for Leadership NominationsNominations are open for the OAPA Board of Directors for terms that will begin on July 1, 2023. Nominations will close on March 17, 2023. There are currently exciting discussions happening with regard to PA practice at the state level and significant changes are coming to the entire US health care system. Now is a great time to become informed and involved. The OAPA Board is a great opportunity to network with fellow PAs and help drive the advancement of the profession. Due to staggered terms. not all board positions are up for election this year. You may nominate yourself or a colleague for: President-Elect (three year term) Vice President (two year term) One Director for: Region 1 - East Cleveland to the Ohio Border (2 year term beginning 7/1/23) Delegates to the AAPA House of Delegates (3 year term beginning in 2023) -THREE Delegate positions that will attend the 2024 AAPA HOD. The Board meets at a minimum of four times a year with two in conjunction with the pharmacology and annual conferences and the other two via Zoom. The meetings are 2-3 hours in duration. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Specific responsibilities of board members are outlined in the OAPA Bylaws, OAPA Job Descriptions and in the OAPA Policy Manual. Declaration of candidacy:
Candidates will be confirmed at the April 21 Membership Meeting. If there are more than one candidate for a board seat an election will be held electronically the week after the Pharmacology Conference. OAPA Leadership Nomination Form Call for Committee VolunteersVolunteers are sought for two committees. If you are interested in volunteering complete the form or contact the OAPA office at oapa@ohiopa.com. Annual Conference It is time to begin planning for the OAPA 2023 Annual Conference in late September. Your responsibilities include identifying topics and confirming speakers. OAPA staff will then see to all the details. Scholarship Committee OAPA awards Student Scholarships annually. The committee will be responsible for reviewing applications submitted for General Scholarships and recommending award recipients. OAPA staff will put out the call for applications, verify their eligibility and forward the applications to the committee members. OAPA Collaborating with ODH on Lead Poisoning PreventionGovernor DeWine appointed a Governor’s Lead Advisory Committee composed of experts from public health, medicine, real estate, construction, local government, and others to develop recommendations for combating lead poisoning in Ohio. One of the committee’s recommendations is: “The Ohio Department of Health should partner with trade associations and state agencies, boards, and commissions to provide training to professionals who work and interact with lead-exposed children and families.” The Ohio Department of Health is asking the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants to partner with them on this important work. Lead Poisoning Prevention Information ODH to Launch State Loan Repayment ProgramThe Primary Care Office at the Ohio Department of Health will soon be launching the State Loan Repayment Program which will include Physician Assistants for the first time this year. ODH hopes to open the application cycle soon. Information will be posted on the ODH website at https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/primary-care-office/workforce-programs. Care for Patients with Developmental Disabilities Focus GroupThe Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC), through its Action to Build Clinical Confidence & Culture (ABC3) initiative, aims to scale strategies for engaging, preparing, and supporting clinicians to provide better care for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). The ABC3 coalition includes national professional societies, accrediting bodies, IDD clinical and research organizations, and IDD self-advocates. To inform the development of our strategic roadmap, we are seeking to engage professionals with diverse background experience as physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, and physician associates. Details:
Input on State Health Assessment RequestedThe Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is inviting stakeholders to complete a survey to provide insights regarding health-related priorities, strengths, challenges, and emerging trends that will help inform the next iteration of the State Health Assessment (SHA) and State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). This is an opportunity for you to provide input. Details and a link to the survey. Welcome New and Renewed Members
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