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OAPA Announces 2026 Student Scholarship Winners
The future of the PA profession in Ohio has never looked brighter. Each year, the OAPA Scholarship Program celebrates outstanding PA students who embody dedication, leadership, and academic excellence, while easing the financial road to graduation. Please join us in congratulating the 2026 OAPA Scholarship recipients!
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Here's what you missed!
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.
Celebrating the 2026 OAPA Award Winners
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...
Medicare Expands PA-Ordered Test Coverage
Thanks to AAPA’s advocacy, Medicare now covers non-invasive colorectal cancer screening tests ordered by PAs. This change broadens access to vital screenings, promoting early detection of treatable illnesses. The country’s more than 200,000 PAs can now order these tests, enhancing healthcare accessibility at a time when colorectal cancer rates continue to rise. Visit AAPA’s Reimbursement page for more information and resources.
Inside OAPA's Leadership Retreat: Building the Next Chapter for Ohio PAs
Last weekend, OAPA's Board of Directors, committee chairs, AAPA delegates, and SCSRs were invited to The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center in Lewis Center for an in-person leadership retreat. The group of volunteer leaders was tasked with something big: shaping the strategic priorities that will guide OAPA through 2027 and beyond.
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September 10 - 11, 2026
The Ohio State University 2026 Advanced Practice Provider Hybrid Conference
A two-day hybrid conference focused on clinical updates, professional development, and clinician well-being.
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10
2026
September 10, 2026
8:00PM - 9:00PM EST
OAPA Fall Legislative Town Hall
Join us to learn more about PA practice modernization, title change, and how to be an advocate!
Live Virtual Event on Zoom
