Executive Team
Peter Iskander, MD
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Dr. Iskander completed his medical degree at AUA before joining the Wright Center for his IM residency. As the current Chief of Scholarly Activity of his program, he helped establish the SSAJM with his team to help promote research and publications for all residents. He currently serves as our Chief Editor and co-founder. On his time off, he loves to cook/bake and will rarely pass up the opportunity for a game of volleyball!
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Edwin Mogaka, MD/PhD
Dr. Mogaka is the current Resident leader for scholarly activity for Family Medicine at the Wright Center. Dr. Mogaka has a PhD in Psychology with a concentration in Educational Psychology from Harold Abel School of Social Sciences at Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota . He also has a Doctor of Medicine degree from Medical University of the Americas in the West Indies. He is a founding member of the Editorial board at SSAJM.
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Dr. Simin Nasr, MD
Dr. Simin Nasr is Board-certified family medicine physician and a Board-certified Geriatrician at the Wright center in Scranton. Born and raised in Iran, she is a graduate of the Belarusian State Medical University in Minsk, Belarus. She completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at Gilan University of Medical Sciences in Iran, then stayed in her native country for several years while providing OB-GYN services in both community-based and hospital settings. After immigrating to the United States, Nasr joined the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Family Medicine – All Saints Residency Program and developed a keen appreciation for working with older adult patients. She subsequently completed a Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at UPMC in Pittsburgh. She is a founding member of the Editorial board at SSAJM and faculty mentor for the board.
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Amninder Singh, MD
Dr. Amninder Singh is an Internal Medicine resident at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. He brings with him a wealth of experience, having served in the Indian military and acting as a reviewer for various medical journals. Dr. Singh is passionate about clinical research, particularly in Cardiology, and actively encourages fellow residents to get involved. He is a founding member of the Editorial Board at SSAJM.
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Anand Maligireddy, MD
Dr. Anand Maligireddy is an IM resident physician at The Wright Center. Anand serves as the Resident Leader for Scholarly Activity for Internal Medicine at the Wright Center. With a rich background in research, including his previous role as a Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic and his current position as a Research Collaborator at the same institution, Anand brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to advancing medical understanding. He is unwavering in his commitment to patient care, and in his passion for academic excellence. He is a founding member of the Editorial board at SSAJM.
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Nathan Cardona, MS
Nathan Cardona is a graduate of the University of Scranton with a background in Occupational Therapy. Nathan serves as the Director of Scholarly Activity, Institutional Research, and IRB Administration, at The Wright Center and has a passion for a wide range of medical research activities.
