Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education (Kingston) Program
UnknownCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Scranton, PA(Scranton, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$58,947
PGY1 Salary
86.4%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204121284
- NRMP Code:
- 3056120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 146
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 18
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 62.50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program provides care to a diverse patient population in community settings. Our residents, nursing and teaching staff have a collegial relationship which enhances the quality of our residents' education and the care provided to our patients. Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania, we are close to both Philadelphia and New York City.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$58,947
PGY-1
$59,947
PGY-2
$61,947
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 19.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 1204121284
- NRMP Code:
- 3056120C0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 146
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Stephanie Gill
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- No
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2992120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
- Contact Person:
- Samantha Ponce
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 86.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 85th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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