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Nurturing Philippine American physiatry community through our eight pillars

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Hello and kamusta to you all. Welcome to the official website of the Philippine American Physiatrist Association (PAPA). We are thrilled to have you here. Here at PAPA, we are more than just a professional organization. We are a 501c3 organization made up of a community of physiatrists, united by the common goal of embodying the bayanihan spirit to nurture the Philippine American community through the field of physiatry. Explore our site, read more about who we are and our initiatives.

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Physical medicine and rehabilitation is the medical specialty that restores function. As physicians of this specialty, we are physiatrists.

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association2 weeks ago
We are only four days away from our Meet the Matched Panel as part of our Road to Residency Masterclass Series! Here are our 5 amazing panelists who will impart their insight and experiences next Tuesday. As a reminder, the event is on April 23, 2024 at 8/5pm EDT/PDT. Sign up link is in our bio! #rehab #pmr #pinoy #match2025 #medicalschool #residency
Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association3 weeks ago
Filipino Food Month continues with a special edition of PAPA Plates! Dr. @gabbie.avancena is at it again with a new recipe: Mechado. It’s a comfort food classic and a showstopper at the same time. “Mecha” in Spanish means “wick,” and this stew traditional uses “wicks” of pork fat cooked with inexpensive cuts of meat. Influenced by the Spanish this stew has evolved to incorporate Filipino tastes with the use of soy sauce and calamansi juice and aromatics like garlic, onion, and bay leaf, with tomato sauce. We hope you enjoy it! #filipinofoodmonth #filipinofoodmovement #filipinodish #wecookfilipino