The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education

08/26/2026

Strengthening our local healthcare pipeline through regional collaboration is a huge win for medical education programs, training physicians, and the communities we serve.

Our President and CEO, Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak, recently joined fellow healthcare and medical education leaders for a panel discussion on the Northeast Pennsylvania Clinical Education Consortium (NEPA-CEC).

As clinical rotation sites become increasingly difficult for medical education programs to secure nationwide, NEPA-CEC offers a collaborative model, bringing osteopathic medical students directly to Northeast Pennsylvania to complete their hands-on clinical training in local hospitals, clinics, and community health centers.

By introducing future physicians to our communities, we are building a stronger, more sustainable healthcare workforce for our region.

The Northeast Pennsylvania Clinical Education Consortium (NEPA-CEC) brought health care and medical education leaders together Wednesday in Scranton to highligh

08/21/2026

Lace up your sneakers, tomorrow is Walk With A Doc! 👟☀️

Join us this Saturday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m. for a fun, free activity to chat with our clinicians while enjoying the fresh air and getting your steps in!

📍 Lackawanna River Heritage Trail | Delaware Street Trailhead, Jermyn

Open to all ages and fitness levels. No pre-registration required. Whether you want to ask health-related questions, or just enjoy a relaxing walk outdoors, we’d love to see you there!

08/21/2026

"You are the backbone of our medical education." 🩺💙

In honor of GME Professionals Day, we’re sending a big THANK YOU to our GME staff for the pivotal role they play in keeping our programs running smoothly.

From coordinating complex schedules to fostering an approachable environment, our GME team works tirelessly behind the scenes so our resident and fellow physicians can focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and caring for our communities.

Watch as Drs. Himani Mongia, Syed Shahmeer Raza, and Sirisha Vadlamani – from our HouseStaff Council – share their gratitude for our all-star GME administrators.

08/20/2026

📸 In honor of our 50 year anniversary, we're taking a look back at the milestones that shaped who we are today.

Here, Scranton-Temple Residency Program resident Dr. David Wanalista '01 collaborates with Sister Ruth Neely to review patient scans during rounds at Mercy Hospital in Scranton.

Hands-on training alongside our dedicated team members has shaped generations of resident physicians, and continues to define the heart of our mission today.

Read more about our 50 year journey ➡️ TheWrightCenter.org/50-years-of-care-training-transformation/.

08/17/2026

Exciting news from our Internal Medicine Residency Program! 👏

Dr. Shehroze Tabassum, internal medicine resident physician, recently presented his research analysis at Cardiovascular Innovations (CVI) 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

In addition to his moderated presentation, Dr. Tabassum was invited by renowned physician-scientist Dr. Chadi Alraies for an interview to discuss his research insights.

“It was an excellent learning experience, and I truly enjoyed the opportunity to share my work and engage in meaningful discussions,” says Dr. Tabassum.

We are proud of Dr. Tabassum’s dedication to clinical research and academic excellence!

08/12/2026

Hands-on learning and animal sanctuary visits! 🩺🦃

Our resident physicians spent time with campers at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary last Wednesday, taking a break from their training to connect with local youth.

From foosball matches and fun games in the barn to hands-on stethoscope demonstrations and visiting with the sanctuary’s rescued animals, our residents loved getting to know the campers and giving them a peek into the world of medicine.

Huge thanks to Indraloka for having us!

08/12/2026

📸 In honor of our 50 year anniversary, we're taking a look back at the milestones that shaped who we are today.

In 1977, the inaugural class of the Scranton-Temple Internal Medicine Residency Program gathered for a photo at Mercy Hospital in Scranton, marking the beginning of what would evolve into The Wright Center for Community Health and The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education.

Pictured standing from left: namesake founder Dr. Robert Wright with Drs. Michael Mintzer, David Eisner, Gerald Carver, and Kenneth Rudolph. Seated from left: Drs. Michael Rainey and Bruce Rappaport.

Read more about our 50 year journey ➡️ TheWrightCenter.org/50-years-of-care-training-transformation/.

08/11/2026

Representing Pennsylvania on the national stage! 🏛️🩺

We’re so proud of Dr. Abdul Hadi Mohammed, who represented our Family Medicine Residency Program and the Commonwealth as Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) Resident Assembly at the AAFP FUTURE Conference & Resident Congress in Kansas City!

During the conference, Dr. Mohammed testified before Reference Committees, advocated for policies to strengthen family medicine, and authored a national resolution proposing an AAFP Family Medicine Innovation platform to enhance patient care and drive physician-led innovation.

Reflecting on his experience, Dr. Mohammed shared:

“Thank you to The Wright Center for supporting resident leadership and advocacy. It was an incredible opportunity to represent both Pennsylvania and our residency program on the national stage.”

08/07/2026

In honor of National Health Center Week, we rewarded our phenomenal crew with some sweet treats.🍦💙

Our employees celebrated Staff Appreciation Day with ice cream as a thank you for their passionate, mission-driven work to improve the health and welfare of our communities every day.

Without our tireless team, The Wright Center would not be what it is today. Here’s to our everyday healthcare heroes!

08/05/2026

📢 Attention Residents and Medical Students!

The 2026 PA-ACP Eastern Region Abstract and Poster Competition submission deadline is approaching.

Submit your abstract to represent your program this October: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/1fc0c30d-1588-4612-8d23-69950311b4bc.

▪ Submission Deadline: Sunday, Aug. 16 | 11:59 p.m.
▪ Competition Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
▪ Competition Location: Tower Health - Reading Hospital
▪ Featured Theme: Equity in Obesity Care (All IM-related topics welcome!)

Make sure to submit before the cutoff – abstracts received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The PA-ACP is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 Regional Poster Day Contests!

Submit for Southeastern: https://bit.ly/3TxUwAW
Submit for Eastern: https://bit.ly/4wWwTAy
Submit for Western: https://bit.ly/4wh9ium