HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) welcomed its second class of family medicine residents at the beginning of this month, marking another important milestone in the continued growth of its residency program.

Launched in 2025, the residency program was established to train the next generation of family physicians while addressing the health care needs of rural communities. “The arrival of a second resident class demonstrates the program’s successful growth and WMCHC’s ongoing commitment to medical education and workforce development,” WMCHC wrote.

The new residents will join the inaugural class currently progressing through the program. Throughout their training, residents will gain hands-on experience caring for patients at community-based health centers while working alongside experienced physicians and healthcare professionals.

The Family Medicine Residency Program provides comprehensive training that emphasizes patient-centered care, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, women’s health and community engagement. Residents also have opportunities to work with a diverse patient population across WMCHC’s network of health center sites.

As the program continues to grow, “WMCHC remains dedicated to creating educational opportunities that strengthen the health care workforce and improve access to quality care in the northeastern Pennsylvania region,” the health center wrote.