In this Issue:
Annual Conference Information
OAPA Annual Conference
EKG Workshop
Program Spotlight - Maarietta College
OAPA OlymPAcs - Save the Date
Call for Award Nominations - Deadline is August 18
Student Scholarship Applications - Deadline is August 18
Call for Poster Sessions - Deadline is August 25
Welcome New and Renewed Members
Annual Conference Information
New Format! The conference will be held over 2 days unlike the past. General Sessions will be held all day on Friday, September 22. Multiple concurrent sessions will be held on Saturday, September 23. A Student Track is offered on Saturday and an EKG Workshop is offered concurrently with General Sessions on Saturday.
The Conference is Accredited for 15 Category 1 CME. Hours!
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 15 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 9/22/2023 to 9/23/2023. AAPA reference number: CME-209799.
OAPA Annual Conference
September 22-23, 2023
Columbus Marriott Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, OH 43017
614/791-1000
Complete Conference Agenda (Subject to Change)
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 15 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 9/22/2023 to 9/23/2023. AAPA reference number: CME-209799.
Handouts will be available online. A printed syllabus is available for purchase for $25.00. As requested, there will be 4 slides per page but this requires extra pages and increased printing costs.
Full Conference Registration - $525
Member Discount - ($175) Member Conference Registration - $350
Daily Rates also Available - See Registration Form
Discounted Individual Student Rates - Full Conference Registration - $150, Daily Rates Available.
Registration rates will increase by $100 on September 18, 2023. No refunds after September 18, 2023. No refunds for no shows.
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Hotel Information
Hotel Room Rate - $135. Make your own reservations and mention OAPA Deadline for OAPA rate is August 31, 2023. Call 888/801-7133 and mention OAPA or Book your group rate for OAPA Annual Conference Sept 2023
Hotel Information and Directions
EKG Workshop
Saturday, September 23, 2023
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Columbus Marriott Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, OH 43017
Registration Fee: $50 for OAPA members, $65 for non-members.
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This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 9/22/2023 to 9/23/2023. AAPA reference number: CME-209799.
This workshop will run concurrently with the Saturday afternoon sessions at the OAPA Annual Conference.
Hotel Information
Hotel Room Rate - $135. Make your own reservations and mention OAPA Deadline for OAPA rate is August 31, 2023. Call 888/801-7133 and mention OAPA or Book your group rate for OAPA Annual Conference Sept 2023
Hotel Information and Directions
Program Spotlight - Marietta College
In 2002, Marietta College’s Physician Assistant Program matriculated its first class of 15 students led by the founding Program Director, Dr. Gloria Stewart. The first cohort graduated in 2004, and every year since the program has strived for excellence in healthcare education. The Marietta PA program prides itself with an exceptional faculty to student ratio, instilling a superior background in radiology and pharmacology, and excellent first-time pass rates on the PANCE, with the Class of 2022 setting the standard at 100% first-time pass rate. The city of Marietta offers students a small-town environment that allows students to excel as future providers and colleagues.
The Class of 2025 is finishing their first semester of didactic year. The focus in this semester is to become proficient in Anatomy and normal Radiology which allows students to better understand abnormal come this Fall and Spring. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience as a member of Marietta's PA program. The strong cohesion between classmates and the readiness of faculty to assist in any way possible have reinforced my belief in the program's strength.” - Quentin P., 1st Year Student
The Class of 2024 received their white coat this past April and is currently midway through their second clinical rotation. “This weekend 36 of our future colleagues graduated from Marietta College and will start their careers as Physician Assistants. In one short year my cohort will join them. We are currently on our second rotation and applying everything we learned during our didactic year. It has been so exciting to see patients but nerve racking as we are now a member of their healthcare team. I am excited to continue to learn and grow throughout this next year.”- Savannah A., 2nd Year Student.
The Class of 2023 celebrated their graduation with the traditional Sternwheeler graduation party on the river and the commencement ceremony on July 22 adding 36 PAs to the profession and community. The class is more than eager and prepared to take their boards with almost 90% of graduates taking the PANCE on the first eligible date.
Over the next year the program will be assisting with sports physicals for athletes joining Marietta College, hosting the first annual “PA Day” where local high school students will learn about the PA profession, the tradition of excellence of Marietta College’s PA program, and participate in hands on activities with current students and faculty, and last but not least a 20th Anniversary celebration in July 2024 with the graduation of the 21st cohort from MC PA program.
In the past 22 years the Marietta Physician Assistant Program has helped 20 cohorts grow into outstanding providers and lifelong learners in the healthcare system. The program is currently in the process of interviewing the next group of future Physician Assistants for the Class of 2026.
OAPA OlymPAcs - Save the Date
The OAPA OlymPAcs will be held on October 14, 2023 at the Ohio Dominican University in Columbus.
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Call for Award Nominations
OAPA is seeking nominations for annual awards that will be announced during the Membership Meeting at the Annual Conference on September 22, 2023. The awards include the Hudson Award, Educator of the Year Award and the John Trimbath Award for Exceptional Preceptorship. Information and applications are located below.
The deadline for nominations is August 18, 2023.
Charles L. Hudson, MD Award
This award is dedicated to the memory of Charles L. Hudson, MD, a Cleveland Clinic Foundation physician who is credited for presenting in the early 1960’s to the American Medical Association, the original paper on the concepts for the utilization of non-physician practitioners in the delivery of primary care medicine.
The person receiving the award should be deemed an individual who has demonstrated exemplary service to the PA profession and the community and has furthered the image of physician assistants.
Consideration for the award can also be based on an individual’s contributions to the profession during the course of their normal profession.
Nominees are not required to belong to a health care service profession and do not need to belong to OAPA. Previous nominees and current board members are eligible but members of the Hudson Award Committee are not eligible while serving on the committee.
The Award will be announced at the Membership Meeting at the Annual Conference on September 22, 2023.
Hudson Award Application
The Jerry A. Greco, PA-C Memorial PA Educator of the Year Award
The person receiving the award should be deemed an outstanding individual based on deeds and actions demonstrating outstanding commitment to PA education in the state of Ohio.
Nominees should have provided significant dedication to the provision of PA education, are not required to belong to a health care service profession and do not need to belong to OAPA. Previous nominees are eligible but members of the Educator of the Year Award Committee are not eligible while serving on the committee.
The Award will be announced at the Membership Meeting at the Annual Conference on September 22, 2023.
Educator of the Year Award Application
John Trimbath Award for Exceptional Preceptorship.
Since his graduation from the George Washington University PA Program in 1979, John Trimbath helped prepare a path for the next generation of physician assistants. He influenced governmental policy and hospital bylaws that are used in many institutions across the nation and served on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. John was also a staunch advocate for students and their PA education, and helped to initiate the Program Dinner held at OAPA conferences facilitating conversations between OAPA leadership and the Ohio PA Program directors and students. Precepting PA students was also one of John’s passions. He felt that precepting was our duty as practicing PAs to share our knowledge, our experience, and our expertise with those entering our profession. John did so with enthusiasm and excitement, as he encouraged his students to not only learn the medical information, but to have passion, empathy, and an undying desire to serve the people for whom we care.
This award expresses appreciation and honors PAs who share John Trimbath’s passion and expertise in precepting PA students.
The Award will be announced at the Membership Meeting at the Annual Conference on September 22, 2023.
Trimbath Award Application
2023 OAPA Student Scholarship Information
Student scholarships are awarded annually.
There are three categories: General Scholarships, Past Presidents Leadership Scholarship and Diversity Scholarship.
The General Scholarships are selected from students who submit applications outlining why they chose the PA profession, what their future plans are as a PA and what interests and activities they have outside the classroom.
The Past Presidents Leadership Scholarship is awarded by the OAPA Past Presidents Council. Applicants possess the characteristics of what the Council envisions in a future leader within the profession and have vision and a high degree of faith and confidence in themselves to attain these visions. They are to become the spokesperson of the profession. They are self-motivated and able to communicate to their peers their expectations.
The Diversity Scholarship is awarded by the OAPA Diversity Committee. Diversity in healthcare is becoming increasingly recognized an essential component of delivering quality, patient centered care. A personalized approach to patient care encounters can significantly improve health outcomes aided by recognizing the diverse qualities of medical providers and the individuals they care for. The Diversity Scholarships are in response to these goals.
Applications are available for the 2022 student scholarships. Three General scholarships and one Diversity scholarship will be awarded and one Past Presidents Leadership scholarship will be awarded. You must be a member of OAPA and AAPA to be eligible to apply. Deadline for application for all scholarships is August 18, 2023.
General Scholarship Application
Diversity Scholarship Application
Past Presidents Leadership Scholarship Application
Program Director Attestation
Annual Conference Poster Session
OAPA recognizes the importance of promoting research in the PA profession. In response to this demand, we are pleased to present a platform to display the work of our members and students.
The poster session will occur on Friday, September 22, 2023 during the OAPA Annual Fall Conference in Dublin, OH. Research categories will include original research projects, clinical research projects, PA education, and professional outreach and advocacy. There will be a student category and a professional category.
Original: study findings or other research projects
Clinical: clinical research and case studies or clinical reviews
Education: PA and medical student education
Professional Outreach and Advocacy: projects/programs promoting the profession or serving patient and communities that are not clinical or research-based
For more information and instructions for submitting a poster please read the Guidelines.
Deadline for submission is August 25, 2023.
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