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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 Association7 hours ago

PAPA Mock Interviews Update 💜

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up for our 2026 PAPA Mock Interviews!

If you haven’t registered yet, please complete the form as soon as possible. We’ll be finalizing assignments for our first week of sessions by Sunday, with priority given based on when you originally submitted your registration.

Already signed up but need to change your date preferences? You may still edit your response using your original form submission link. Updating your answers will not change your original place in the sign-up order, so you will keep the same first come, first served priority.

As we finalize the schedule, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferred date(s) based on availability.

Please keep an eye on your email for your confirmed assignment and session details.

Haven’t signed up yet? Registration link in bio! 😉

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association5 days ago

We’re back! 💙

Interview season can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to go into it unprepared.

The PAPA Mock Interviews are back for 2026, giving PM&R applicants a chance to practice, get thoughtful feedback, and become more comfortable talking about their experiences before the real interviews begin.

Whether you’re figuring out how to answer the classics, working on how you tell your story, or simply want to feel less nervous when interview day comes, this is your space to practice.

📅 Interview dates: September 8, 9, 10 September 14, 16 September 22, 24 September 29, 30

Registration is now open.
 🔗 Sign up through the link in our bio.

Come practice with us. Your future interview-self will thank you. 😌

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