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Nurturing Philippine American physiatry community through our eight pillars

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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 Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association4 hours ago
Calling all #neurorehabilitation professionals: Registration is open for the 2026 Acquired #BrainInjury and #SpinalCordInjury Symposium.

Hosted by Barrow Neurological Institute Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, this interdisciplinary course will focus on the current evidence-based practice and research for the treatment of acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. If you’re an allied health professional who treats these conditions, we hope you’ll join us either in person or virtually on Oct. 3-4. Continuing education credits are available for speech, occupational, and physical therapists. Students are also welcome to attend.

Sign up before Sept. 22 to save $25: https://www.barrowneuro.org/patient-care/support-resources/education-seminars/acquired-brain-injury-and-spinal-cord-injury-symposium/
Philippine American Physiatrist Association
Philippine American Physiatrist Association1 week ago
Today, PAPA remembers and honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We pay tribute to the courage of the heroes who responded, the loved ones who carry this loss, and the enduring spirit of unity that emerged in the midst of tragedy. We will never forget.

#neverforget #september11th #911memorial #wewillneverforget #patriotday
Philippine American Physiatrist Association