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Philippine American Physiatrist Association23 hours agoYOU DID IT!!! YOU MATCHED!!! 🎊🎊🎊
We’ve made a special Match Day Name Tag just for
YOU to celebrate and share your incredible milestone!
Here’s how to use it:
🎉Download the name tag - you can take a screenshot of the name tag and save to your camera roll.
🎉Open Instagram Stories, tap the “Stickers” icon (smiley face), and select “Photo Sticker” or “Camera Roll Sticker.”
🎉Choose your saved name tag, resize and position it
as needed.
🎉Add text with your Match results and tag us (you could pretend it’s in front of you and you’re pointing at it)
Whether it’s a selfie, a screenshot, or just the name tag—share your joy with the community!
#MatchDay2026 #residencymatch #residency #medschool #medicalschool Philippine American Physiatrist Association1 day agoBig congratulations to the newest PM&R residents who matched this week! 🥂 Your dedication has led you to this incredible milestone, and the Philippine American Physiatrists Association (PAPA) is so proud to welcome you to the specialty.
But we also know that for some, today didn’t bring the news you were hoping for. If you find yourself unmatched, please know: This is not the end of your journey.
Join us for an honest, supportive panel discussion: “So You Didn’t Match... Now What?” Our mentors and peers are here to help you navigate the next steps, strengthen your profile, and prepare for a successful match next year. You have a community behind you. Please register for the event in the link in our bio.
🗓 Date: March 24
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM EST
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https://forms.gle/TR8VTjzL9QuWEdhP7
#PAPA #Match2026 #PMR #Physiatry #MedStudent FilipinoDocs ResidencyMatch FuturePhysiatrist
