Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education (National) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Scranton, PA(Scranton, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
66
Positions
#571
Specialty Rank
$58,500
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#571
Family Medicine Ranking
25th Percentile
Top 75% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100696
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 66
- Interviews:
- 249
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 45.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 60%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
An innovative Family Medicine residency national consortium of teaching health centers with community-based training locations in Federally Qualified Health Centers in Tucson, AZ; Hillsboro, OH; Auburn, WA; and Washington, DC. We are looking for mission-oriented students who have a passion for reducing health disparities and serving some of the nation's most vulnerable patient populations. Applicants apply to each location separately and match into 1 location for all 3 years of training.
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$58,500
PGY-1
$59,500
PGY-2
$61,500
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $205K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $38K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 126K
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.67
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.60
Restaurant Meal
8.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100696
- Total Positions:
- 66
- Interviews:
- 249
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lawrence LeBeau
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 3056120C1, 3056120C2, 3056120C3, 3056120C4
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Wright Center for GME Physician Practices
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Wright Center for GME Physician Practices
- Contact Person:
- Samantha Ponce
- Contact Email:
- ponces@thewrightcenter.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 22
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:22PGY-2:22PGY-3:22
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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