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| | Join your OAPA colleagues at Ohio PA Advocacy Day on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the historic Statehouse. Whether you're a seasoned PA, a student just starting your journey, or a dedicated educator, this is your chance to step into the spotlight and help move our profession forward. |
| | OAPA members are doing amazing things! The State Medical Board of Ohio selected Michell McDiffett, PA-C, to join the Certified Mental Health Assistant Advisory Board. And the American Academy of Physician Associates has named their newest cohort of AAPA Distinguished Fellows, including Ohio's Melissa Bowlby, MHA, MSBS, PA-C! |
| | Join the Remen Institute for the Study of Health & Illness (RISHI) for a 2.5 day transformative educational program exploring your work surrounding death and how your lived experience affects the care you provide. OAPA members receive discounted registration for this event, October 3-5 in Columbus, OH. |
Top | | ODH is pleased to announce the release of the State Health Assessment (SHA), a comprehensive and actionable picture of health and well-being in Ohio. ODH is now working on the 2025-2029 State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), and is seeking input through a survey in which participants rank and rate issues based on their overall burden on Ohioans, population-level impact, and feasibility for improvement. |
| | The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has received inquiries concerning the compounding of GLP-1 (Glucagon-like Peptide-1) medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide. To assist licensees in complying with state and federal law on drug compounding, the Board of Pharmacy developed a helpful frequently asked questions resource. |
| | The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting a 1-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness conference which will award continuing education credits from the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) to those in attendance. This conference will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 or Saturday, August 9, 2025. The State Medical Board of Ohio will also present on statutory requirements for physician oversight of PAs and RNs, an overview of OARRS and more. |
Top | | Navigating the leap from classroom to clinical practice can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for a live virtual Q&A with experienced PAs from across Ohio! This event is your chance to ask questions, get real-world advice, and prepare for success in your first role as a practicing PA. |
| | One of the most rewarding activities for a membership community like OAPA is celebrating past and future member achievements by granting awards and scholarships. Scholarships support Ohio PA students as they pursue their education. But don't delay - scholarship applications are due by August 22. Apply now! |
| | PA‑S LEAD (Physician Assistant Students for Leadership, Equity, Anti‑Racism, and Diversity), a national student-run organization dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and anti-racism across the PA profession, invites you to two upcoming national events this fall. These free, virtual sessions are open to all PA and pre-PA students, faculty, and allies. |
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| | Notice of Proposed OAPA Bylaws AmendmentsThe OAPA Membership Committee recently presented two proposals to support the next generation of PAs, including extending OAPA student membership duration and creation of a Pre-PA membership category. The Board of Directors approved these proposals and the voting membership will now be asked to vote on related Bylaws amendments between August 30-September 17. |
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Upcoming Events
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| August 2, 2025
9:00AM - 10:30AM | Live Virtual Event on Zoom |
| August 5, 2025
7:00PM - 8:00PM EST | Live Virtual Event on Zoom |
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