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New Benefit for OAPA Members - UWorld Discount for PANCE/PANRE

New Benefit for OAPA Members - UWorld Discount for PANCE/PANRE

UWorld’s PA question bank delivers high-yield physician assistant prep for didactics, EOR exams, and PANCE/PANRE certification success. OAPA members save depending on package length ($20 off 90 day, $30 off 180 day, $40 off 360 day). Limited quantity available!


A Look Inside OAPA’s Strategic Advocacy Approach

A Look Inside OAPA’s Strategic Advocacy Approach

In a world built on immediacy, it’s natural to expect quick reactions. But effective advocacy, especially in the Ohio statehouse environment, is rarely immediate. At the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, our government affairs strategy is intentionally more measured. And because we do this work on your behalf and for all of Ohio’s PA community, we want to pull back the curtain to help you understand our approach.


Nominations Now Open: 2026 OAPA Awards

Nominations Now Open: 2026 OAPA Awards

Excellence is meant to be celebrated! OAPA is pleased to announce the opening of our awards nominations for 2026. We offer several distinct opportunities to honor and celebrate PAs and other individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service to advancing the PA profession.

PA Profession & Industry Update

Diagnosis Codes on Controlled Substance Prescriptions: Guidance for PAs

Diagnosis Codes on Controlled Substance Prescriptions: Guidance for PAs

Ohioʼs prescription issuance rule requires PAs, MD/DOs, and APRNs to include the ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code of the primary disease or condition that a controlled substance is being used to treat. Review this helpful guidance and FAQ from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to ensure that your prescribing practice is compliant.


Catching Up with the PA Compact

Catching Up with the PA Compact

The PA Compact is gaining momentum. 23 states, including Ohio, have now passed the PA Compact, and legislation has been introduced in 12 other states. Find out the latest in the PA Compact newsletter!


Last Chance: Build Community and Celebrate Inclusion at the Diversity Walk

Last Chance: Build Community and Celebrate Inclusion at the Diversity Walk

The OAPA Student Affairs and Diversity Committees are collaborating on a community engagement project to celebrate diversity in healthcare. Join Team OAPA at this free, family-friendly walk in Cleveland on May 9th, 2026, or virtually from wherever you live!

From Classroom to Clinic

Shining a Light on Health Equity: Preventing Opioid Use in Rural Adolescents

Shining a Light on Health Equity: Preventing Opioid Use in Rural Adolescents

The OAPA Diversity and Student Affairs Committee collaborated to invite Ohio PA students to submit spotlight articles sharing experiences, research, or perspectives on underserved populations. In this article, Michaela Levendoski, PA-S, of Miami University, explores "Preventing Opioid Use in Rural Adolescents: The Role of Physician Assistants in Early Mental Health Screening."


2026 OAPA Student Scholarship Applications Now Open

2026 OAPA Student Scholarship Applications Now Open

Ohio PA students are invited to APPLY NOW for our 2026 OAPA Student Scholarships! Recognition is available in three categories: Past Presidents Leadership Scholarship, Diversity Scholarship, and General Scholarship. These competitive funding opportunities are provided to help support Ohio PA students as they pursue their education.


Sign Your Team Up NOW for the 2026 PA OlymPAcs 🏆

Sign Your Team Up NOW for the 2026 PA OlymPAcs 🏆

Calling all athletes… and future PAs who just like a little competition and community. No varsity letter required. No elite stamina needed. Just bring your PA program team spirit! Register today for the 2026 PA OlymPAcs on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Mount Saint Joseph University in Cincinnati.

One Last Thing...

Find Your Next PA Job in the OAPA Career Center

Find Your Next PA Job in the OAPA Career Center

The Ohio Association of Physician Assistants Career Center is the go-to resource for PAs in Ohio seeking new opportunities. It allows users to browse a wide range of current job openings, post resumes, receive tailored job alerts, and connect directly with employers, making it easier than ever to advance your PA career in Ohio. Check it out here!

Upcoming Events

May 9, 2026
8:30AM - 10:30AM

Community Festival and Walk for the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio

Join Team OAPA in-person or virtually to build community and celebrate inclusion!

Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland

May 9, 2026
9:00AM - 10:30AM EDT

OAPA Q&A with PA Leaders Across Ohio

New grads + students: get the inside scoop from Ohio PA leaders

Zoom (link to be provided upon registration)

May 13, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EST

OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner with Megha Gandhi, PharmD

Learn from Sanofli about their new immuno modulators in the respiratory and dermatology space

Bravo Italian Kitchen, West Chester