In this Issue:

Legislative Update
Program Spotlight - University of Toledo
Save the Date - DEI Webinar
Pharmacology Conference
Membership Meeting Notice
Call for Annual Conference Presentations
Welcome New and Renewed Members

Legislative Update

SB28, the PA Compact Licensing bill, has had three hearings in the Senate Health Committee and is pending a vote to send it to the full Senate.  

It is not too late to contact your Senator using the Capitol Canary page.  Fill in your information, hit send and the letter will be sent to your Senator.

Program Spotlight - University of Toledo

In the fall of 1996, The University of Toledo Physician Assistant program accepted its first class of 12 students, making it the first graduate-level PA program in Ohio. Twenty-six years later, in August of 2022, the most recent class of 40 students began their didactic year and received their short white coats. The class of 2023, consisting of 37 students, began their clinical year in January and recently completed their first End of Rotation exams. The graduating class of 2022 received their long white coats in December and consisted of 39 students. The students, faculty, and staff are proud of their dedication and hard work over the last 27 months. Graduates are excited to transition into practicing medicine as PA-Cs!

Second-year students were honored with a patch ceremony at the end of January to signify the beginning of their clinical year. They are eager to explore different specialties of medicine while learning new skills and expanding their knowledge along the way. They recently completed their first 5-week rotation at the beginning of March. The first-year students completed the Fall semester, which included the Anatomy course when they examined and dissected human cadavers. Although amid their second semester of the didactic year, the first-year students have enjoyed spending time in the state-of-the-art Immersive Simulation Center and the Hillebrand Clinical Skills Center. These facilities offer medical visualization technology and interactive educational experiences, allowing students to develop interpersonal skills and problem-solving techniques.

The PA students at the University of Toledo volunteer at the Community Care Clinic and That Neighborhood Free Health Clinic. These facilities provide care to underserved patients in the Toledo area. Students can volunteer alongside other students from different health science disciplines to develop skills in interprofessional collaboration.

In October, the new board members of SAAAPA (Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants) were nominated. One of the most recent projects SAAAPA organized was a donation drive for those affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquakes. Donation boxes were placed around the Health Science campus to collect blankets, warm clothing, and first-aid supplies to send overseas. In addition, donated medical supplies were sorted and packed by student volunteers. SAAAPA is planning fundraising events, guest speakers, and planning PA Olympics.

Save the Date - DEI Webinar

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 6/3/2023 to 6/3/2023. AAPA reference number: CME-209169.

2023 Pharmacology Conference

This conference has been accredited for 12 AAPA Category 1 CME hours.

Registration is now open for the 2023 Pharmacology Conference.  It will be held:

April 21-22, 2023
Sheraton Suites
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Agenda

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.

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Hotel Information:

Sheraton Suites
1989 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

330/929-3000

Reservation line: 800/325-3535
OAPA conference room rate is no longer available.

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for 12.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.  PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

This activity was planned in accordance with AAPA CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.

Membership Meeting Notice

Friday, April 21, 2023
12:30 – 2:00 PM

Sheraton Suites
1989 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
330/929-3000

The agenda will include 2023 elections, membership approval of proposed bylaws changes and an update on Association activities including legislation. Any member having a question or wishing to place an issue on the agenda should contact Beth Adamson at the OAPA office.

You do NOT have to be registered for the Pharmacology Conference to attend the Membership Meeting.

The meeting will be held during lunch. If you are NOT attending the conference and would like to have lunch, there is a $35.00 charge to cover your meal, payable at the door. Please RSVP by April 14, 2023 to the OAPA office (800/292-4997 or oapa@ohiopa.com).

If you are registered for the conference, your lunch is included in the fee and you do not have to RSVP.

Seating will be available for those who want to attend the meeting but NOT have lunch. No RSVP is required.

Call for Annual Conference Presentations

The OAPA Annual Conference will be held at the Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin, OH on September 29-30, 2023.

You are invited to share your expertise with your colleagues and we are looking for sessions in all PA specialties.  We also need pharmacology-specific sessions.

Conference speakers receive free registration for the conference.

We encourage you to participate in the 2023 Annual Conference and look forward to hearing from you by April 30, 2023..

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Welcome New and Renewed Members

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