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Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A

Internal Medicine residency program in Scranton, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education.

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About Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A

ACGME code
1404121390
Program director
Douglas Klamp
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
4,666
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
96%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Scranton, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,666 applications and invited about 6.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 96% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
6.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates1%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs83%

Demographics

  • Women51%
  • Men49%
  • White12%
  • Asian71%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Douglas Klamp
Program coordinator
Lisa Mann
Coordinator phone
(570) 892-0490
Program phone
(570) 343-2383
Sponsoring institution
Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education

Department of Medicine 501 S. Washington Avenue Scranton, PA 18505 Open in Google Maps

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A: frequently asked questions

Does Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A sponsor visas?

Yes. Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A IMG-friendly?

About 96% of residents at Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A offer?

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A offers 2 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A?

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A received 4,666 applications and interviewed about 6.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A located?

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A is located at Department of Medicine 501 S. Washington Avenue Scranton, PA 18505. Its sponsoring institution is Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program A?

The program director is Douglas Klamp. The program coordinator, Lisa Mann, is the usual contact for application questions.

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