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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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Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association3 hours ago
We are so excited to host a special Meet the Matched Panel featuring some incredible MS4s who just secured their spots in PMR residency.

If you’re wondering what the secret sauce is for a successful Match cycle, this is the conversation for you. Our panelists will be diving deep into:
* Their Personal Journeys: The highs, the lows, and everything in between.
* Success Strategies: What they believe moved the needle on their applications.
* Live Q&A: Your chance to ask the burning questions before your own residency road begins.
The Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, April 2nd
🕰️ Time: 8:00 PM EDT
🔗 How to Join: Click the Google Meet link in our bio!

Whether you’re a third-year starting to prep or an MS1/2 curious about the process, come celebrate these future residents and soak up some wisdom. See you there! 👏🩺
#Match2026 #MedStudent #PAPA #ResidencyMatch #FuturePhysicians MedEd
Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association4 hours ago
We are so excited to host a special Meet the Matched Panel featuring some incredible MS4s who just secured their spots in PM&R residency.
If you’re wondering what the secret sauce is for a successful Match cycle, this is the conversation for you. Our panelists will be diving deep into:
* Their Personal Journeys: The highs, the lows, and everything in between.
* Success Strategies: What they believe moved the needle on their applications.
* Live Q&A: Your chance to ask the burning questions before your own residency road begins.
The Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, April 2nd
🕰️ Time: 8:00 PM EDT
🔗 How to Join: Click the Google Meet link in our bio!

Whether you’re a third-year starting to prep or an M1/2curious about the process, come celebrate these future residents and soak up some wisdom. See you there! 👏🩺
#Match2026 #MedStudent #PAPA #ResidencyMatch #FuturePhysicians MedEd