Dr. English graduated from Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and completed his residency training at Wyoming Valley Family Practice Residency Program. He received a Master's degree in Health Care Administration from King's College, Wilkes-Barre. Prior to becoming director, Dr. English was in clinical practice for 20 years. In addition to his rich clinical background which includes a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine, Dr. English brings expertise in business and medical information systems to the program. Dr. English enjoys skiing, hiking and camping.

Dr. Gross graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she completed an undergraduate fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. After completing her internship and family practice residency at Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, she entered a private practice in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. She is now the Director of Osteopathic Medical Education for the AOA-approved rotating internship and faculty for the Wyoming Valley Family Medicine Residency Program. She is board certified by both the ACOFP, AAFP and AOBNMM (for Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine). Dr Gross' interests include incorporating Osteopathic Practices and Principles into patient care and post-graduate education as well as full spectrum family practice. She enjoys the outdoors, country music, and is an avid football fan.

Dr. Litchman is a graduate of Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, and also graduated from the Wyoming Valley Family Practice Residency Program. She received post-graduate training at Duke University Faculty Development Workshop Series. An accomplished lecturer, Dr. Litchman has presented her work in patient education, health maintenance and quality improvement at regional and national family medicine conferences. Dr. Litchman enjoys spending time with her children, classical music and reading mysteries.

Dr. Joseph Narins joined the faculty of the Wyoming Valley Family Medicine Residency Program in August 2006 after almost 20 years in private pracice. Dr. Narins graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1983. He completed his internship at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, MD, and then an OB/GYN Residency at Sinai Hospital of Detroit in 1987. Dr. Narins brings experience in many practice environments including Multispeciality group, single specialty group and solo practice. Dr. Narins worked part-time for over 10 years as an OB/GYN preceptor at the Moses Cone Family Medicine Residency Program in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Narins is the Director of OB/GYN services for the Family Medicine Residency Program, and the faculty for the Gynecology and Mother-to-Be Clinics at the Family Care Center. He enjoys spending time with his wife and girls, cooking, vocal music, and exploring all that the Northeast has to offer.

Dr. Spring graduated from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia. Following her residency, she was in group practice in suburban Philadelphia for five years. She has completed the Duke University Faculty Development Workshop Series, and has earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine. In addition to being the former chairperson of the Family Practice Department for Wyoming Valley Health Care System, Dr. Spring is a board member of the local chapter of the American Diabetes Association and an instructor of ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation. She also oversees the student clerkship program. An avid skier, Dr. Spring divides her spare time between skiing and spending time with her family.

Dr. Varhade earned her medical degree from Grant Medical College, Bombay, India, and served as cheif resident in pediatrics at GT Hospital, Bombay, where she also earned a post-graduate diploma in child health. A board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Varhade also served residencies in pediatrics and internal medicine in GT Hospital and Cama Albless Hospital, Bombay. With more than 30 years of pediatric expertise, Dr. Varhade most recently provided pediatric care at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock, where she also maintained a private pediatric practice.

Dr. Wardono earned her medical degree from Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia. After migrating to the United States after graduation, Dr. Wardono worked as a research coordinator of Pediatric IBD Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, while completing her USMLE. She completed her pediatric residency at Emlhurst Medical Center, New York where she also served one year as chief resident. She joined Wyoming Valley Family Practice Residency program in July 2007 in the capacity of a pediatric hospitalist. In addition to seeing patients and teaching residents, she enjoys cooking, singing and spending time with her family.

Dr. Culhane received her Bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. After completing her graduate training, Dr. Culhane completed a specialized clinical pharmacy residency in Family Medicine at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Culhane also is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Wilkes University, School of Pharmacy, Wilkes-Barre. Her primary responsibilities at the Residency involve educating resident and other health care providers, including Wilkes University students, regarding pharmacology and therapeutics and acting as a consultant to health care providers regarding drug therapy. Dr. Culhane is a member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacists and the American Society of health System Pharmacists. In her spare time, she enjoys rollerblading, playing soccer and skiing.