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

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association3 hours ago

#TBT to late September, when PAPA took to the streets of NYC for our latest collaborative clinic with Damayan.

True to the spirit of bayanihan—the Filipino tradition of communal unity, lifting each other up, and answering the call when our community needs us most—our physiatrists and volunteers teamed up to bring physical medicine and rehabilitation directly to where people live and work.

Low-wage migrant Filipino workers face steep barriers to care, from navigating complex healthcare systems to simply being able to take time off to see a specialist. Pop-up street medicine clinics like this bridge that critical gap by meeting our people where they are. During this clinic, our team provided:
• Comprehensive musculoskeletal & pain consults

• Stroke risk & functional screenings

• General medicine consults

• Tailored care coordination and health navigation based on each patient’s needs

Beyond immediate relief, our goal is to empower our kababayans with knowledge and connect them directly to long-term health resources. This event is just one of many of PAPA’s ongoing projects to expand PM&R access across NYC and nationwide through different partnerships.

Maraming salamat to the Damayan team for your unwavering advocacy and hospitality. We’re stronger together. 🇵🇭✨

#PAPA #PMR #bayanihan

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association3 days ago

Another round is coming! 👀

PAPA is opening another set of Practice Interviews for applicants who want another chance to practice, get comfortable with the interview format, and sharpen their responses before interview season gets busy.

📅 Potential dates: October 12–16, 2026 🕖 Potential time slots: 7–9 PM ET or 7–9 PM PT

Interested in joining? Sign up through the link in our bio.

Final session date(s) will depend on applicant interest and interviewer availability.

See you there! 💜

#mockinterview #mockinterviews #physicalmedicineandrehabilitation

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