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Nurturing Philippine American physiatry community through our eight pillars

Education, Mentorship, Global Health, Research, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Creativity and Family

Welcome

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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Engagement for our community through partnership, outreach and collaboration.

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Physiatry

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

Projects

We promote engagement with our community through global partnership, outreach and collaboration.

PAPA mission in the Philippines.
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The PAPA Times

This is our editorial. A safe space for our family and allies, where we weave threads of wisdom and curiosity to educate, promote and reflect.

Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association3 days ago
✨ Didn’t get a chance to sign up for our PAPA Mock Interviews? Or maybe you just want extra practice before the real thing?

We’ve got you covered 👊 Sign up for our Resident-Run Back-Up Mock Interviews!

📅 Here are the dates available:

Oct 8, 2025

Oct 13, 2025

Oct 15, 2025* (8pm special session! – CLOSED)

Oct 16, 2025

⏰ East & West Coast time slots available

💻 Sign up link in our bio!

Spots are limited — grab yours now and get ready to sharpen your skills with feedback from seasoned residents and physicians.
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Philippine American Physiatrist Association6 days ago
Volunteer with PAPA this FAHM! 🇵🇭

Join us as we support NaFFAA’s 3rd Annual Filipino American History Month Celebration 🎉

🗓 Saturday, October 18, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 St. James Episcopal Church, Elmhurst, NY

Co-hosted by NYS Assemblymember Steven Raga, Queensborough President Donavan Richards, FANHS Metro NY, and more!

💡 What to Expect with PAPA:
▫️ Stroke screenings & health education
▫️ Conversations on rehabilitation & wellness
▫️ Fil-Am Barriers to Rehab Medicine survey

🙌 Volunteer Roles Available:
– Set-Up Crew
– Stroke Screening Support
– Survey Volunteer
– Health Screening (licensed professionals)
– Clean-Up Crew

Be part of the bayanihan spirit and make this celebration meaningful for our community. 💙💛❤️

Sign up now through our volunteer form! Link in our bio! ✨