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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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Philippine American Physiatrist Association14 hours ago

✨ We’re opening more PAPA PM&R Application Bootcamp dates!

The response to our first Bootcamp exceeded our expectations—thank you so much! 💙

Because of the overwhelming interest, we’re opening additional sessions so more applicants can join. One new session is already planned, and if interest continues, we’ll open another.

If you’re looking to strengthen your PM&R residency application, we’d love to have you join us!

Together, we’ll work on:
📝 CV Development
✨ Personal Statement Strategy
🎤 Interview Preparation
🎯 Application Planning
📖 Guided Workbook Exercises

These are interactive, small-group workshops designed to help you tell your story with confidence, refine your application materials, and receive practical guidance throughout the PM&R application process.

📍 Virtual via Zoom
👥 Limited spots available
💲 $25 per participant

Eligibility:
✅ 4th-year medical students and PM&R reapplicants only
✅ Applicants who have not previously participated in the PAPA PM&R Application Bootcamp

📋 Interested? Complete the Interest Form through the link in our bio. We’ll use your responses to help determine the best session dates and notify you as soon as registration opens.

We look forward to helping you build your strongest PM&R application yet. 💙

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association7 days ago

✅ Having trouble telling your story?

✅ Not sure how to describe and sell yourself without sounding like everyone else?

✅ Feeling overwhelmed by interview preparation, application timelines, or choosing the right PM&R programs?

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your CV or personal statement, wondering, “Where do I even start?”—this Bootcamp was created for you. 😉

Designed for 4th-year medical students and reapplicants, this small-group series of sessions and workshops will help you build a stronger, more authentic PM&R residency application through guided, interactive learning.

Together, we’ll work on:

📝 CV Development
✨ Personal Statement Strategy
🎤 Interview Preparation
🎯 Residency Application Planning
📖 Guided Workbook Exercises

This isn’t another lecture. It’s an interactive workshop where we’ll actively work on your application, ask questions, and learn alongside a small group of peers.

👥 24 spots available (3 groups of 8 participants)
💲 $25 registration fee
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Registration is first come, first served, and spots will be confirmed once payment has been received and verified.

🔗 Register through the link in our bio.

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