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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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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 Association7 hours ago
This month of May, we are spreading awareness for ALS! 🩺

ALS is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects thousands of people around the world.
A multidisciplinary ALS clinic brings specialists together around one person-centered care plan. 🧠

#ALS #AmyotrophicLateralSclerosis #Physiatry #LouGehrigsDisease #physicalmedicineandrehabilitation
Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association2 weeks 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