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| | Ohio PAs gathered at the Westin Cleveland Downtown for three days of CME, networking, and a nail-biting Challenge Bowl finale at the 2026 OAPA Annual Conference. From cutting-edge clinical sessions to the Presidential Address and Awards Recognition, here's a look back at everything you missed. |
| | The OAPA Political Action Committee helps Ohio PAs build year-round relationships with legislators and candidates, ensuring the profession has credibility and access when healthcare legislation is being written. OAPA PAC funds are invested strategically in relationships that earn PAs a seat at the table, but we need your help to keep it going. |
| | Outstanding contributions deserve recognition, and OAPA is proud to honor individuals who have made a lasting impact on the PA profession in Ohio. Through excellence in leadership, education, and precepting, this year’s award winners exemplify what it means to advance the PA profession in Ohio. And the winners are... |
Top | | AAPA has signed onto an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)-authored letter responding to the August 10th Executive Order on childhood vaccine recommendations. The order calls for recategorizing vaccine guidance, reviewing combined vaccines and vaccine safety through a new task force, and encouraging federal action related to state vaccine requirements and parental choice. |
| | Leaders from the Society of Addiction Medicine PAs and the Association of PAs in Oncology have been actively working to request a CAQ in their respective specialties to recognize the unique body of knowledge and skills PAs practicing in these areas possess. NCCPA will be seeking volunteers to help develop these new CAQs. If you have the knowledge and interest, apply to volunteer today! |
| | We could all use a little help with understanding how good nutrition fuels our bodies and contributes to overall healthy living. In this episode, you'll hear a registered, Ohio licensed dietitian explain the benefits of dietetics and the many ways patients can seek care. |
Top | | Ohio's PA profession is in good hands. The OAPA Scholarship Program honors PA students who lead, excel, and give back, helping carry them across the finish line financially. Meet the 2026 OAPA Scholarship recipients! |
| | At this year's OAPA Annual Conference, PA student teams from Baldwin Wallace University, Case Western Reserve University, and Ursuline College went head-to-head in a fast-paced, game-show-style Challenge Bowl full of sharp medical knowledge, teamwork, and PA program pride. Congratulations to Case Western Reserve University for taking home the trophy with a big win, and thanks to all three teams for bringing their competitive energy and making this one of the conference's most memorable events. |
| | PA Program Directors, or a designee, are invited to a virtual roundtable on Tuesday, September 15, from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom. We encourage faculty and students to ask their program directors to attend on their school's behalf, so that all 17 Ohio PA programs are represented. Questions can be directed to oapa@ohiopa.com. |
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| | OAPA Legislative Town Hall - Thursday, September 10, at 8 p.m.Join us for another member town hall! Come with your questions about OAPA's practice modernization (HB 963) and title change (HB 353 & SB 436) bills and leave with a plan to help advance PA practice in Ohio. |
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Upcoming Events
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September 10 - 11, 2026 | A two-day hybrid conference focused on clinical updates, professional development, and clinician well-being.(This is a sponsored post.) |
| September 10, 2026
8:00PM - 9:00PM EST | Join us to learn more about PA practice modernization, title change, and how to be an advocate!Live Virtual Event on Zoom |
| September 15, 2026
7:00PM - 8:00PM | (by invitation only - contact oapa@ohiopa.com for details) |
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