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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 Association14 minutes ago

✨ What’s your Shine Factor, and how do you make sure programs see it?

Join us for our next Masterclass Series: Building on Your Shine Factor: How to Make a Memorable Impression on Your Application, Auditions, and Interviews.

Hear directly from experienced Program Directors and Associate Program Directors as they share what helps medical students stand out throughout the residency journey, from the application and audition rotations to interview day and beyond.

Featuring: ⭐ Dr. Rochelle Dy ⭐ Dr. Frank Lopez ⭐ Dr. Agnes Wallbom ⭐ Dr. Carley Trentman ⭐ Dr. Geraldine Dapul

Learn how to build an application that reflects you, make a strong impression during auditions, show up confidently in interviews, and be remembered for the right reasons.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 PM EDT 💻 Virtual via Zoom 🎟️ No registration required
🔗 Zoom link in bio. Just join us!

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and discover how to let your own Shine Factor come through. 🎉

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association3 days ago

Poster deadlines and upcoming conference submission dates are quickly approaching. To help our research teams prepare, Dr. Tamayo will be holding a special Virtual Office Hours session for all active PAPA research teams on Thursday, August 6, from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Eastern Time.

Teams may use this opportunity to provide project updates, ask questions, discuss challenges, and receive guidance on posters, abstracts, and other upcoming submissions.

Please come prepared with your team’s latest progress, specific questions, and any materials you would like Dr. Tamayo to review.

The Zoom link is available in the #papa-lab Slack channel.

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