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Toucan Abroad offers pre-PT students an exciting way to complete their required shadowing hours with an exceptional guided experience through some of the world’s most beautiful places. We passionately believe in the positive impact of studying abroad, particularly the life-changing effects of being immersed in a different culture. We determine our selected partners and programming schedule with meticulous planning, extensive collaboration, and profound dedication. As a result, we bring to our students a robust and unique experience that often inspires them not only to continue in physical therapy but also to deepen their understanding of communities beyond their own.
Our Mission
Our mission at Toucan Abroad is to provide transformative international experiences for aspiring physical therapists, fostering cultural immersion, professional and personal growth, and global perspective through clinical observation and meaningful engagement with local communities around the world.
Who We Are
Philip Wykowski
Founder & Program Director
Originally from Virginia, Philip has traveled to over 30 countries and embraced a nomadic lifestyle. Inspired by his own transformative study abroad experience, he founded Toucan Abroad in 2018 to provide future physical therapists with meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities abroad. As a lifelong athlete and physical therapy patient, he brings a deep respect for the field, hoping to share his love for travel and practical learning with the next generation of PTs.
Fernando Muñoz
Senior Regional Director
Fernando was the first to join the team at the beginning of Toucan Abroad. He hails from Cartago, Costa Rica, and works closely with the Program Director for all onsite functions and logistics. In addition to his role at Toucan Abroad, Fernando is also a professional chef. After studying at Chef Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Fernando worked at a five-star hotel and restaurant in Barcelona, Spain. With Toucan Abroad, Fernando manages clinical partner relationships and development, program logistics, and more.
Alejandra García
Regional Director & Social Media Manager
Alejandra is a licensed Nutritionist from Mexico, brings together her passion for health and travel. Her commitment to well-being and enthusiasm for exploring the world led her to join Toucan Abroad, where she manages social media and coordinates program logistics, ensuring each experience is meaningful and impactful for participants.
Miguel Pacheco
Program Director
Miguel was born and raised in Virginia and works closely with the Toucan team as Program Director in Costa Rica. Apart from Toucan Abroad, Miguel is a full time physical therapist working in home health and is building his own cash based virtual therapy business in Virginia. Having participated in a prior Costa Rica session in 2019 as a student, Miguel has come back with full excitement to teach and guide other students along the way.