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Nurturing Philippine American physiatry community through our eight pillars

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

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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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Physiatry

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

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

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association12 hours ago
🇵🇭💙 HAPPY NURSES APPRECIATION WEEK! 💙🇵🇭
To all our nurses — thank you for being the heart of healthcare.

Your compassion, strength, and sacrifice inspire us every day. 🩺✨

🌸 Maraming salamat sa inyong malasakit, tiyaga, at pagmamahal sa serbisyo.

Kayo ang tunay na bayani — hindi lang sa ospital, kundi sa bawat buhay na inyong natutulungan.
From long shifts to sleepless nights, you still show up with courage and care.

Saludo kami sa inyo! 🙌🏽💛

💙 Mabuhay ang mga nurse!

🇵🇭 Proud kami sa inyo!

#NursesAppreciationWeek #thankyounurses #ProudFilipino #healthcareheroesُ #NurseLife
Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association7 days ago
April is Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month. The members of PAPA proudly celebrate the Filipino community of occupational therapists, whose compassion, resilience, and cultural values shine through in the care they provide every day. Their dedication transforms the lives of patients, uplifts caregivers, and strengthens the diverse communities they serve. Rooted in a spirit of service and connection, their contributions deserve recognition not only this month, but all year long.
Follow us @papa.org1975 to learn more about the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and help us spotlight the meaningful work in the Filipino community.
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