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Join us for the OAPA Legislative Town Hall - July 7 at 8 p.m.
With the introduction of HB 963, we know you have questions, and we're hoping you'll want to help champion it. Join us for this town hall to get those questions answered and start planning how you'll get involved in advancing PA practice in Ohio.
PAEA Student Health Policy and Future Educator Fellowships Available Through July 7
PAEA fellowships offer PA students an invaluable opportunity to engage at the national level on issues around education and healthcare policy, allowing them to develop leadership skills and gain experience that they will take with them into their professional careers. The deadline to apply is July 7, so act quickly!
Advancing PA Education and the Profession Through State Advocacy and Engagement with State Chapters
As the PA profession continues to grow, complementing federal advocacy efforts with state-level engagement has never been more important. From PA modernization and licensure compact legislation to clinical education capacity and workforce development, many of the policies that directly affect PA education programs, faculty, students, and practicing PAs are shaped within state legislatures and regulatory agencies. Hear more from PAEA about the importance of engaging at the state level.
Ohio House Bill 963: Modern PA Law for Modern Patient Care
OAPA is proud to announce House Bill 963, a long-awaited PA practice modernization and collaboration bill. Sponsored by Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) and Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville), HB 963 aligns state law with modern PA education and practice, benefitting Ohio patients and healthcare teams alike.
AAPA & PAEA Sue Dept of Education to Protect PA Students’ Access to Federal Student Loans
The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association (PAEA) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the final Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) rule as unlawful. The RISE rule places physician associate/assistant (PA) students into a lower “graduate” borrowing tier for federal student loans, limiting annual federal loans to $20,500 beginning July 1.
Upcoming Events
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June 20, 2026
2026 PA OlymPAcs
An annual gathering of PA students for friendly competition and fundraising!
Mount Saint Joseph University, Cincinnati
Wed
24
2026
June 24, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
OAPA Region 3 Dinner with Alexion AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Understanding NF1 Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN)
Ken Stewart's Lodge
