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The mission of the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants is to promote quality, cost-effective and accessible health care and to promote the professional and personal development of physician assistants. Formed in 1978 to represent the physician assistant profession in Ohio, the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA) promotes quality, cost-effective, accessible health care through the physician assistant – physician team approach.

06/14/2026

What’s in HB 963?
✔️ Collaborative practice relationships
✔️ Modernized licensure requirements
✔️ Expanded clinical authority
✔️ Updated documentation provisions
✔️ Improved business and governance policies

Modern PA law for modern patient care.
Learn more at www.OhioPA.com.

06/11/2026

Modern PA Law for Modern Patient Care.

Today marks a significant milestone for the PA profession in Ohio!

The Ohio Association of Physician Assistants is proud to announce the introduction of House Bill 963, sponsored by Representatives Kellie Deeter and Meredith Craig.

HB 963 is designed to modernize Ohio PA practice laws and remove outdated barriers that limit PAs from practicing to a greater extent of their education and training.

This legislation represents years of advocacy, collaboration, and dedicated work by PA leaders and stakeholders across Ohio. It is an important step toward ensuring patients have greater access to high-quality, team-based care while allowing PAs to contribute fully to Ohio’s healthcare workforce.

The introduction of HB 963 is a major achievement, but it is only the beginning. Advancing this legislation will require continued engagement and advocacy from PAs, PA students, employers, and supporters across the state.

Please join us in celebrating this important milestone for Ohio PAs and the patients we serve. This is a moment worth recognizing, and a reminder of what is possible when our profession comes together around a shared vision for the future.

Together, we have an opportunity to shape the future of PA practice in Ohio. OAPA looks forward to working with legislators, healthcare partners, and our members to move HB 963 forward.

Read “Why Does Ohio Need PA Practice Modernization?” In our bio!

05/31/2026

🎉 Ohio's voice was strong at the 2026 American Academy of Physician Associates House of Delegates in New Orleans!

Nine Ohio delegates represented our state and helped shape the future of the PA profession through thoughtful discussion, debate, and collaboration with colleagues from across the country.

This year, Ohio submitted seven resolutions focused on:
☑ The role and structure of professional organizations
☑ Recruitment and development of future PAs
☑ Consistent messaging about our professional identity

We are especially proud to congratulate Chief Delegate Josanne Pagel on receiving the AAPA House Outstanding Service Award, a well-deserved recognition of her dedication and leadership.

As OAPA President Clayton Rotuno shared:
"The 2026 AAPA House of Delegates was one of the most organized and productive gatherings of PA leaders I have ever experienced. Ohio's representation and voice was formidable and influential with a strong showing of all 9 delegates. I hope to go back next year."

Thank you to our delegates for representing Ohio PAs with professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to advancing our profession.

05/28/2026

Another win for Ohio PAs.

House Bill 377 has officially been signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine and will take effect in 90 days.

This legislation expands the authority of PAs, alongside our APRN colleagues (), in the area of laser hair removal in Ohio.

Previously, only physicians could delegate and supervise laser hair removal procedures. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗕 𝟯𝟳𝟳, 𝗣𝗔𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘄.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗔𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

OAPA was proud to provide proponent testimony in both the Ohio House and Senate. Wherever there is an opportunity to advance PA practice and modernize healthcare delivery, OAPA will continue to advocate for the profession and the patients we serve.

Thank you to bill sponsor Kellie Deeter CRNA, CNP, as well as the members of the Ohio House and Ohio Senate for their unanimous bipartisan support of this legislation.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗔𝗣𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗔𝗣𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗔𝗣𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗖. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

To support ongoing advocacy efforts, please consider contributing to the OAPA Legislative Fund and OAPA PAC.

05/20/2026

Did you know the number of licensed PAs in Ohio has nearly tripled over the past 13 years? 📈

As healthcare needs continue to grow, Physician Assistants are playing an increasingly important role in improving access to high-quality patient care across Ohio. With more than 7,000 licensed PAs expected this year, the profession continues to expand in hospitals, clinics, surgical specialties, rural communities, and beyond.

🔗 Learn more at www.ohiopa.com!

05/12/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆.
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗔 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗣𝗔𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶.

PA students from programs across Ohio will come together for OAPA’s annual field day style competition focused on teamwork, leadership, networking, and giving back. Programs will compete for the championship title and the opportunity to select next year’s beneficiary organization, all while supporting meaningful causes that impact communities across Ohio.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗔𝗣𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱.

Beyond the competition, PA OlymPAcs is an incredible opportunity to connect with fellow students, practicing PAs, and leaders from across Ohio’s PA community.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

registration link is available on our website, link in the bio. You can also DM or email us.

We look forward to seeing Ohio’s PA programs bring the energy, school pride, and competitive spirit to Cincinnati this summer.

OlymPAcs

05/09/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗢𝗔𝗣𝗔 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

The OAPA Annual Conference is the place to be for Ohio PAs, and we invite you to join us 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟳 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 for an exciting few days of education, networking, and professional growth.

This year’s conference will bring together PAs, PA students, Pre PAs, healthcare leaders, and industry partners from across Ohio in a collaborative and energized environment focused on advancing the profession and supporting clinical excellence.

Why attend?

  • Build meaningful professional relationships with fellow Ohio PAs
  • Participate in educational sessions led by expert PAs and healthcare professionals and expand your clinical knowledge and skills
  • Explore exhibitor and recruiter opportunities featuring innovative products, services, and career connections

Whether you are looking to expand your network, earn CME, explore career opportunities, or reconnect with colleagues, the 2026 OAPA Annual Conference is designed for you.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲. Link in the bio!

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05/08/2026

𝗢𝗔𝗣𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

𝗢𝗔𝗣𝗔 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀.

Excellence in the PA profession deserves to be recognized and celebrated.

Our awards program recognizes PAs and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service, leadership, advocacy, and commitment to advancing the PA profession in Ohio. We encourage members to review past recipients, think about those making a difference in our profession, and submit a nomination.

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

OAPA is also proud to support the next generation of PAs through our 2026 scholarship opportunities for Ohio PA students. Scholarships are available in the categories of Past Presidents Leadership Scholarship, Diversity Scholarship, and General Scholarship. These competitive awards are designed to help support students throughout their PA education journey.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

We encourage eligible students and members to apply, nominate, and help us celebrate the individuals shaping the future of the PA profession in Ohio.

Find the link on our website. Link in the bio!

PAPreceptors

05/07/2026

There is immense strength in association partnerships. The Ohio Association of Physician Assistants and the (Ohio Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants) are proud to announce a new collaborative agreement focused on strengthening advocacy efforts for PAs across Ohio.

Through this partnership, OAPA and OSDPA will work together to advance shared legislative priorities, promote awareness of the evolving role of PAs, and support thoughtful modernization of PA practice.

By combining advocacy efforts, subject matter expertise, and real world insights from practicing PAs, this collaboration represents an important step toward a stronger and more unified voice for the PA profession in Ohio.

Together, we remain committed to supporting PAs and improving access to high quality patient care throughout the state.

Read more on our website. Link in the bio

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05/06/2026

𝗦𝗕 𝟰𝟯𝟲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼’𝘀 𝗣𝗔 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁

OAPA is proud to announce the introduction of Senate Bill 436, sponsored by Senator George Lang, which would update the professional title from Physician Assistant to Physician Associate in Ohio law.

SB 436 serves as a companion bill to House Bill 353 and represents another important step forward in modernizing the title of the PA profession in Ohio. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗢 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗔 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗣𝗔𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀.

As a constituent organization of the American Academy of Physician Associates, OAPA remains committed to advancing the profession and advocating for meaningful progress that supports both PAs and the patients we serve.

Read more about OAPA’s title change efforts and learn how you can get involved through the link in our bio!

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