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Rollin Wright, MD, Geriatrics, Hershey, PA

RollinMichelleWrightMD, MS, MPH

Geriatrics Hershey, PA

Associate Professor of Medicine/Penn State Health-Hershey Medical Center

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  • Office

    500 University Drive
    Division of Geriatric Medicine
    Hershey, PA 17033

Summary

  • In a nutshell, I am passionate about 1) making a difference in the lives of older people, especially those living with dementia, and 2) making a difference in medical education. In particular, I relish complex problem-solving and caring for the most complex older patients. My preferred clinical practice settings are skilled/long-term care and inpatient geriatric consultation. I am wedded to the delivery of person-centered care and what I call "evidence-based common sense." In short, I'm an avid patient advocate and a practical thinker/problem-solver. I approach medical education and teaching in much the same way. I am a consummate educator--I can't help it. My strengths in medical education include education design, teaching, and mentoring. I have extensive experience working with multiple levels of learners (student, resident, fellow). The content areas I love to teach the most include dementia, interprofessional education, and skilled and long-term care medicine. I truly love coming up with creative ways to share knowledge and help learners build skills in the care of older people. As a mid-career academic geriatrician, I am best suited to a position in academic medicine with leadership opportunities.

Education & Training

  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghMS, Medical Education, 2010 - 2012
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityMPH, Public Health, 2003 - 2007
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2002 - 2005
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1999
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaMA, Clinical Ethics, 1993 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • ‘Living with Dementia’ Series Offers Practical Strategies, Support and Resources for Care Partners
    ‘Living with Dementia’ Series Offers Practical Strategies, Support and Resources for Care PartnersAugust 2nd, 2022

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