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Ohio Leads the Way on PA Title Change: House Bill 353 Introduced

OAPA is proud to announce the introduction of HB 353 to change the title of the PA profession in Ohio from "Physician Assistant" to "Physician Associate." We extend our appreciation to Ohio Representatives Brian Lampton and Gayle Manning for sponsoring this bill. Read on for how you can help to advance this legislative initiative!

CME Webinar: Beta-Lactams Considerations for Antibiotic Selection

July 26, 2025 from 10-11 a.m.

Join us for this virtual CME event with Dr. Erik M. Wasowski, Pharm.D., BCPS, to discuss beta-lactam antibiotics and common clinical questions surrounding dosage formulation, spectra of activity, and allergies.

Ohio PAs Represent OAPA at the AAPA House of Delegates

A delegation of 9 Ohio PAs recently represented OAPA at the 2025 American Academy of Physician Associates House of Delegates (AAPA HOD) in Denver, CO. Delegates from across the country gathered to debate and vote on the resolutions that will shape the future of the PA profession.

State Medical, Pharmacy, and Nursing Boards Issue Joint Regulatory Statement on Retail IV Therapy Clinics

In response to the increasing number of retail IV therapy clinics operating in the state, the State Medical Board of Ohio, Ohio Board of Pharmacy, and Ohio Board of Nursing issued a joint regulatory statement highlighting critical patient safety concerns and the importance of regulatory compliance in this emerging sector.

OAPA Advances Preceptor Tax Incentive

On May 14, OAPA Past President and Government Affairs Committee member Melissa Bowlby, MHA, MSBS, PA-C, DFAAPA, provided Interested Party Testimony to the Ohio Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee in support of a preceptor tax incentive amendment into HB96, the biennium state budget bill.

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26
2025
June 26, 2025
6:30PM - 8:30PM EDT

OAPA Region 4 Dinner with Bayer Pharmaceuticals - CKD Associated with Type 2 Diabetes

The Avenue Steak Tavern, Dublin, OH

Sat
28
2025
June 28, 2025

2025 PA OlymPAcs

An annual gathering of PA students for friendly competition and fundraising!

Ohio Dominican University

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9
2025
July 9 - 13, 2025

RISHI "The Healer’s Art" Faculty Development Workshop

Special OAPA member discount available!

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