ABOUT US
What is PAPA?
The Philippine American Physiatrist Association (PAPA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was established in 1975. Initially started to build and foster a sense of community amongst Filipino and Filipino-American physiatrists practicing in the United States, the organization has grown in scope and purpose.
Mission
Our mission is to embody the bayanihan spirit to nurture the FilipinX / FilipinX-American community through the field of physiatry.
Our vision is to be a leading organization providing support for FilipinX / FilipinX American PM&R trainees and physicians and improving the health of the FilipinX community through the advancement of physiatry.
Vision
Get to Know Us
Who leads PAPA?
Our executive committee is comprised of physiatrists (and aspiring physiatrists) from across the United States and in various stages of their careers. Our responsibility is to design, drive, and execute programs in line with PAPA's mission and vision.
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The PAPA pamilya (family) is a volunteer based organization. Our community members have graciously devoted their time, energy and expertise to support PAPA's endeavors and to build up the next generation of Filipino-American physiatrists.