Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-basedSponsors J-1

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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

ACGME code
3404100001
Program director
Kenneth Gentilezza
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
460
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program is a community-based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Scranton, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 460 applications and invited about 16.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation interview rate of 16.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
16.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates75%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White46%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Kenneth Gentilezza
Program coordinator
Tanya Torres
Coordinator phone
(570) 892-2735
Program phone
(570) 344-3788
Sponsoring institution
Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education

501 South Washington Avenue Scranton, PA 18505 Open in Google Maps

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program 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 IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program offers 7 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program?

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program received 460 applications and interviewed about 16.5% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

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

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's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program located?

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program is located at 501 South 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?

The program director is Kenneth Gentilezza. The program coordinator, Tanya Torres, is the usual contact for application questions.