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Registration NOW OPEN for the 2024 OAPA Annual Conference

Registration NOW OPEN for the 2024 OAPA Annual Conference

Ohio PAs, educators, students, and industry supporters will convene to learn and network on September 27-28, 2024, at the fun and fresh Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris. This is the best annual in-person opportunity to grow your network, expand your knowledge, and support the PA community in Ohio.


Announcing the 2024-2025 OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegates

Announcing the 2024-2025 OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegates

With the recent elections for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Regional Director for Regions 3, 4, and 5, and one AAPA Delegate now complete, we are pleased to announce your OAPA leaders starting July 1, 2024.


Op-Ed: OAPA President Matthew Freado, MBA, PA-C, on the Realities of Legislative Progress, Why It Matters, and How You Can Help

Op-Ed: OAPA President Matthew Freado, MBA, PA-C, on the Realities of Legislative Progress, Why It Matters, and How You Can Help

OAPA’s vision is for Ohio to be the premier state for PAs. However, the past year has underscored the numerous legislative barriers that must be overcome to achieve this goal. Here are the challenges we face, and why your participation matters.

PA Profession & Industry Update

2024 AAPA House of Delegates Concludes

2024 AAPA House of Delegates Concludes

OAPA is thankful to its 9 delegates and their leadership and engagement to represent the Ohio PA community on the national level.


Taking PA Practice to the People - CWRU & MSJ Earn "Be The Change" Grants

Taking PA Practice to the People - CWRU & MSJ Earn "Be The Change" Grants

OAPA is proud to recognize several of our members for recently winning Be The Change Grants from the nccPA Health Foundation! Read on for details and to be inspired by the winning projects!


Access Your FREE Career Resources Today

Access Your FREE Career Resources Today

Finding your first, or next, PA job can be stressful. Use these free resources in the OAPA Career Center to position yourself to land your dream job.

Spotlight on Students

Join Us for the 2024 OAPA OlymPACs

Join Us for the 2024 OAPA OlymPACs

PA students and educators and practicing PAs from around the state are invited to the 2024 PA OlymPAcs - June 29 at Ohio Dominican University.


PA Program Spotlight: University of Findlay

PA Program Spotlight: University of Findlay

The University of Findlay PA program was introduced in 1997 and has recently graduated 19 students in their 2023 cohort. The cohorts at UF work alongside the local Public Health department, churches, and high school to give back to their community and introduce the PA profession. Read more about how the Class of 2025 prepares for their rotations through mini-clinical experiences.


PA Program Spotlight: Miami University

PA Program Spotlight: Miami University

The PA program at Miami University mimics the interdisciplinary relations of healthcare systems through their work in the Health Science and Wellness building. The students share a cadaver lab, health science innovation center, and wet-dry simulation lab with students in the Nursing, Speech Language Pathology, and Audiology Programs. Read more about the certifications and POCUS training for each cohort of MU graduates.

The Final Word

Is the Clock Ticking on Your CME Budget?

Is the Clock Ticking on Your CME Budget?

If you have professional development funds to spend by June 30, we have several excellent options for you! Earning CME from OAPA ensures your learning is tailored to the needs of Ohio PAs while supporting the organization that is working on your behalf to advance practice in our great state. Learn more here.

Upcoming Events

June 7 - 8, 2024

APP Oncology Summit Cincinnati, presented by Horizon CME

The Westin Cincinnati

June 11, 2024
7:00PM - 8:00PM EDT

CME Webinar: Inpatient Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Presented by Erik M. Wasowski, Pharm.D. BCPS

June 18, 2024
6:00PM - 7:30PM EST

OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner with Lexicon Pharmaceuticals

Harnessing SGLT Inhibition in HF Inpefa (Sotagliflozin tablets) with speaker Dr. Kamal Shemisa

Cooper's Hawk, Liberty Township