Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA)

Formed in 1975, the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA) provides a foundation for the PA profession in the state of Ohio. They promote quality, accessible, and cost-effective patient care through a collaborative team-based approach with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Mission:
Remove obstacles and provide resources for the personal and professional development of Ohio PAs while promoting quality, accessible, and cost-effective patient care.

OAPA ensures the professional growth, personal excellence, and recognition of physician assistants in Ohio, and supports their efforts to improve the quality, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of patient-centered healthcare.

To represent PAs and PA students to maximize the benefit of their services to the public, OAPA:

• Encourages its membership to render quality service to the health professions and to the public
• Develops, sponsors, and evaluates continuing medical or medically related education programs for PAs
• Assists in the development of role definition for the physician assistant
• Serves as a public information center with respect to its members, health professions, and the public