Alumni Testimonials
Voices of OUR alumni
At The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, our residency and fellowship programs are designed to train inspired, competent physicians who are ready to make a difference in their communities. But don’t just take our word for it – hear directly from the people who have lived the experience. Our alumni share their journeys and triumphs, offering testimonials about how The Wright Center shaped their careers and continues to influence the way they deliver medicine today.
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Class of 2024
As Dr. Wei-Jen Yankelevich settles into her career as a physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group in Silver Spring, Maryland, she recently reflected on what she learned during her National Family Medicine Residency (NFMR) at Unity Health Care in Washington, D.C.
She offers patients Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), a hands-on diagnostic and treatment method used by doctors of osteopathic medicine to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness by moving muscles and joints to improve function, circulation, and the body’s natural healing ability. She said Drs. Taisei Suzuki and Anam Whyne, two NFMR graduates who later became program faculty, helped hone her skills with this treatment method. Part of the NFMR Program included a weekly OMT clinic, she said.
“At the time, it felt a lot to learn because they had such high standards,” said Dr. Yanklevich, who graduated from the NFMR program in 2024. “But looking back, it was beneficial to learn from them and gain the confidence and knowledge to offer OMT in an environment where no doctors are doing so.”
Click here to read her LinkedIn post about how her residency is helping her be a better family physician.
Class of 2023
Dr. Anshul Patel wahoze atuye, Ubuvuzi bw’imbere, yaranditse ati:
Ati: " Kuba gutura kwanjye kurangiye, ndashimira buri wese kuba yaratanze uburambe bwo kwiga. Nishimiye uruhare rwawe mugukora imyaka itatu ishize. Ndiho, kandi nzahora, nishimiye kuba umwe mu bagize Centre ya Wright. “
Dr. Mohammad Asim Amjad , wahoze atuye, Ubuvuzi bw’imbere, yaranditse ati:
Ati: " Mfite ibyiyumvo bivanze, nanditse ubu butumwa bwo gusezera kugira ngo mbashimire kandi mbasezeye kuri iyi gahunda ikomeye kandi buri wese muri mwe. Iyo ntekereje kumwanya wanjye hano, ndumiwe no gushimira amahirwe adasanzwe yo kwiga niterambere ryumuntu. Twese hamwe, twageze ku bikorwa bitangaje kandi twageze ku ntambwe zikomeye. “
Dr. Muhammad Siddique Pir , mugenzi we, Indwara z'umutima n'imitsi, yaranditse ati:
Uyu munsi nanditse iyi imeri yo gusezera. Ryabaye urugendo rudasanzwe rwimyaka itandatu muri The Wright Center. Ndashimira byimazeyo ikigo cyanjye cyampaye amahirwe atabarika yo gukura kwanjye nu mwuga ndetse nuburambe budasanzwe bwamahugurwa. Ndashaka gushimira byimazeyo abarwayi banjye bose ubuzima bwanjye nagize amahirwe yo gushingwa. Ndashimira abarimu bose, abajyanama, ubuyobozi, nubuyobozi bukuru ubwitange nishyaka ryuburezi. Mugihe ntekereje ku gihe cyanjye muri The Wright Centre, gusa nibaza ukuntu igihe cyanjye hano ari impimbano gusa mumateka yiki kigo kandi ndizera ko natanze umusanzu muto mubutumwa bwacyo. Nishimiye guteza imbere indangagaciro nize hano kandi nzakomeza kwitoza abo mubuzima bwanjye imbere. “
Dr. Yamini Patel wahoze atuye, Ubuvuzi bw’imbere, akaba na perezida, inama y’abakozi y’amazu menshi, yaranditse ati:
Ati: " Uyu munsi ni umunsi wanjye wanyuma hano muri Wright Center. Nagize imyaka itatu idasanzwe yo gukura kwanjye nu mwuga binyuze mumahirwe atabarika yubuvuzi nubuyobozi. Ndashaka gushimira byimazeyo abarimu uruhare bagize mu burezi bwanjye. Ndashimira abo dusangiye igihugu ku nkunga yabo no kuba itazibagirana. Nagize amahirwe yo kwitoza hano. “
Dr. Khalid Ahmed , utuye, Ubuvuzi bw’imbere, yaranditse ati:
Ati: “ Ndashimira byimazeyo, nsezeye kuko gutura mu gihugu imbere birangiye. Nishimiye rwose kuba naratoje hamwe nabantu nkabo badasanzwe, kandi ndashimira byimazeyo inkunga itajegajega, inama, nubusabane bwasobanuye igihe cyacu hamwe. Ku barimu bubahwa, ubuyobozi bwawe n'ubuhanga bwawe byabaye ingirakamaro mu kumpindura umuganga nizeye kuzaba. Nshimishijwe n'ubumenyi n'ubuhanga bungutse mukuyobora no gushyigikirwa. Nishimiye cyane kuba naratoje muri Wright Center. Kuri bagenzi bacu dusangiye, ibyatubayeho hamwe n'inkunga byabaye isoko idahwema gutera imbaraga. Nishimiye ubucuti twagiranye. Kandi kubakozi bitanze, ndabashimira imbaraga zanyu inyuma yinyuma yatumye gahunda yacu ikora neza, kandi ndashimira umurimo wawe udacogora. Ndabashimira mbikuye ku mutima, nishimiye urugendo rwo guhindura ibintu twakoze. Amasomo twize hamwe namasano yakozwe bizahindura iteka umwuga wanjye w'ubuvuzi. “
Dr. Ajinkya Buradkar , utuye, Ubuvuzi bw'imbere, yaranditse ati:
Ati: "Birababaje gusezera kuri gahunda nk'iyi idasanzwe, abajyanama, abarimu, ndetse na bagenzi banjye bose. Nize byinshi kuri ubu bunararibonye bwamahugurwa nubushishozi butabarika. Ndashaka gufata akanya ko gushimira mbikuye ku mutima inkunga yose n'ubuyobozi mu myaka itatu ishize. Gusezera kuri ubu, ariko si ibihe byose. Kugeza ubwo tuzongera guhura, kandi reka twishimire gahunda! “
Dr. Ahmed Mohfouz , utuye, Ubuvuzi bw’imbere, yaranditse ati:
“I am writing to inform you that my journey as a medical resident here at The Wright Center has reached its conclusion. As I embark on a new chapter in my career, I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable experiences and support I have received during my time here. Leaving The Wright Center is bittersweet for me. The knowledge and skills I have acquired under the guidance of our esteemed faculty and alongside my dedicated colleagues have been instrumental in shaping me both personally and professionally.
The challenges and triumphs I have encountered throughout my residency have strengthened my passion for medicine and reinforced my commitment to providing exceptional patient care. … I am immensely grateful to the entire team at The Wright Center, including the faculty, attending physicians, medical assistants, and support staff, for their unwavering support, mentorship, and camaraderie. Each interaction and shared experience has left an indelible mark on my journey, and I will forever treasure the memories we have created together. I would also like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the patients who entrusted me with their care. Your resilience, courage, and trust have been a constant reminder of the profound impact health care professionals can have on the lives of others. It has been an honor and a privilege to be part of your healing journey. As I transition to my new endeavor, I carry with me the knowledge and experiences gained during my time at The Wright Center. I am excited to apply what I have learned and continue to grow as a medical professional. While I am leaving the physical premises, the lessons and relationships forged here will remain with me throughout my career. Please know that although I am moving on to new horizons, my appreciation for the opportunity to work alongside such exceptional individuals will endure. I am grateful for the friendships and connections I have made, and I sincerely hope that our paths may cross again in the future”
