Internal Medicine Residency

Purushothaman Muthukanagaraj, MD

Title: Program Director, Internal Medicine
Medical School: K.A.P.V. Govt Medical College, Tiruchirappalli, India
Residency: Internal Medicine/Psychiatry, East Carolina University/Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC
Board Certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Abdelhamid Ben-Selma, MD

Title: Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Faculte de Medecine de Sousse
Residency: United Health Services
Specialty: Hospitalist Medicine

 

Shahid Mughal, MD

Title: Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Residency: Raritan Bay Medical Center
Fellowship: Health Partners in Hospital Medicine
Specialty: Hospitalist Medicine

Ramy Hassan, MD    

Title: Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Director, Internal Medicine Continuity Clinic 
Medical School: University of Al-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine
Residency: United Health Services, Johnson City, NY
Specialty Areas: Primary Care 

Domingo Jimenez, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: University of East R. Magsaysay, Philippines
Residency: United Health Services, Johnson City, NY
Specialty Areas: Primary Care

Mark Speicher, DO
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Rochester, NY
Specialty: Hospitalist Medicine 

Oneeb Ahmad, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Residency: Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Specialty Areas: Hospitalist Medicine

Purushothaman Muthukanagaraj, MD
Title: Program Director, Psychiatry Residency, Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: K.A.P. Vishwanathan Government Medical College
Residency: Vidant Medical Center
Specialty Areas: Internal Medicine and Psychiatry

Jeffrey Gray, MD 
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: University of Arizona

Alexander Williams, MD 
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty 
Medical School: American University of Antigua, College of Medicine 
Residency: Internal Medicine- UHS

Salim Habib, MD 
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty 
Medical School: Damascus University 
Residency: Internal Medicine Medstar Health, Baltimore, MD

Andrew Hammoud, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Colle of Medicine 
Residency: UHS Hospitals 
Specialty Areas: Hospital Medicine 

Dias Samuel, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine   
Residency: Danbury Hospital
Specialty Areas: Hospital Medicine

Each resident is expected to participate in didactic learning opportunities including morning report, noon conferences (including board reviews), weekly clinical grand rounds and special teaching days, as well as Research/Scholarly Activities.

Required subspecialty electives include: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonary, and Rheumatology.

Other non-medicine elective options: Pathology, Medical Imaging, Sports Medicine, PM&R, Opthalmology, Dermotology, Sleep Medicine etc.

The Internal Medicine Residency allows the senior resident to tailor their educational needs. Some examples include: 

Hospitalist Medicine: Focus on additional training in hospital medicine and is ideal prep for those pursuing a career as a hospitalist physician, with additional blocks on in-patient rotations including Hospitalist Medicine electives as well as ICU and/or CCU.
Advisor: Shahid Mughal, MD

Geriatric Medicine: Participate in one focused block rotation in your second year and two blocks in your third year working exclusively with Geriatric patients and physicians certified in Geriatric Medicine.
Advisor: Rana Ahmad, MD

Outpatient Medicine: Rotations in ambulatory medicine, rural health, preventative care and telemedicine are available for those interested in Primary Care.
Advisor: Domingo Jimenez, MD

United Health Services Internal Medicine House Staff

PGY-1 Residents

Mahlika Ahmad
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Ziauddin Medical College
Professional Interest: Still exploring different subspecialties
Hobby: Visiting adventure parks, dancing, and attending dance parties
Fun Fact: I’ve lived in multiple cities across Pakistan, and I love exploring new places and experiences.

Ahmad Aldalqamouni
Hometown: Irbid, Jordan
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology
Hobbies: Hiking, Traveling, and Playing soccer.
Fun Fact: I collect magnets from every country I visit.

Muhammad Hammad Arif
Hometown: Jauharabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Medical School: D.G Khan Medical College, Pakistan
Professional Interest: GIT/ Cardiology/ Heme-Onc
Hobby: Soccer, Running, Chess
Fun Fact: My Daughter is my toughest attending. I can handle complex medical questions during rounds, but at home her relentless follow up questions leave me speechless.

Lawrence Catalan, MD
Hometown: Hong Kong
Medical School: University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Philippines
Professional Interest: Still exploring
Hobby: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Sleep/Nap Medicine
Fun Fact: Addict for the birthday cake flavored Oreos

Bushra Emman
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Aga Khan University, Karachi Pakistan
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology
Hobby: Content Creation, Squash, Dance
Fun Fact: I can learn almost any dance choreography in five minutes. Also, (unofficial) KFC Pakistan ambassador by passion, not profession.

Muhammad Hasan
Hometown: Shah Alam, Malaysia
Medical School: Dow International Medical College, Pakistan
Professional Interest: Interested in Cardiology Fellowship
Hobby: Watching TV shows and Movies
Fun Fact: I have a terrible habit of making a massive cup of coffee, getting distracted, and then drinking it completely cold two hours later.

Syed Muhammad Shaheer Ul Hassan
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad
Professional Interest: GI
Hobby: I love to play Padel, cricket
Fun Fact: I'm a first generation doctor in a family full of engineers.

Muniba Ijaz
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Professional Interest: Cardiology
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore
Hobby: Exploring new places
Fun Fact: I love to paint and sketch, a healthy outlet for stress :)

Tafiya Erum Kamran
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Shifa College of Medicine
Professional Interest: I am fascinated by many areas of medicine and look forward to using my intern year to explore different sub-specialties and identify where my passion and interest align the best.
Hobby: Painting, Journaling, Reading fiction
Fun Fact: If it has butterflies or comes in purple, chances are I'm already obsessed.

Name: Mehdi Moalla
Hometown: Tunis, Tunisia
Medical School: Faculty of Medicine Tunis, Tunisia
Professional Interest: Interventional Cardiology
Hobby: Football, Movies and hiking
Fun Fact: People tell me I get overexcited about FC Barcelona games

Fedy Mtar
Hometown: Manzel Bouzelfa, Tunisia
Medical School: Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
Professional Interest: Hospital Medicine
Hobby: Chess, Soccer, Video games, Anime
Fun Fact: I was born on Valentine’s Day

Kashaf Sanaullah
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Professional Interest: Cardiology/Gastroenterology
Hobby: Cooking, Travelling and exploring different places. Big fan of mountains and waterfalls.
Fun Fact: I might not look like a foodie but I am always ready for the next meal and up for trying something delicious.

Muhammad Shahzaib
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Fazaia Medical College, Pakistan
Professional Interest: Passionate about Internal Medicine, especially cardiology, and excited to see where residency takes me.
Hobby: E-gaming, watching sports and baking.
Fun Fact: I’ve never turned down a chance to try a new restaurant.

Ankitha Sivanand
Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Medical School: Bhaskar Medical College, India
Professional Interest: Endocrinology or Rheumatology
Hobbies: Traveling, playing Pickleball, Badminton, Running, trying new food spots, and convincing my friends to order different dishes so I can try everything.
Fun Fact: My answer to "What do you feel like eating?" is usually "Rice." From biryani to sushi to fried rice, I love it all.

Preliminary Residents 2026-27

Areeba Ahmad
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Professional Interest: Academic Medicine 
Hobby: Exploring new cities with my toddler, one adventure at a time.
Fun Fact: Crossing things off a checklist is my favorite form of therapy.

Nimra Sattar
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan 
Medical School: Federal Medical College 
Professional Interest: Primary care/ Rheumatology 

PGY-2 Residents

Behrawar Ahmad, MD 
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Professional Interest: GI
Hobby: Running, basketball
Fun Fact: Co-own a brownie business back in Pakistan. 

Hoor Ali, MD
Hometown: Gujranwala, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University 
Professional Interest: Hematology/Oncology or GIT 
Hobby: I enjoy watching the seasons and going out to explore new places. 
Fun fact: I have an excellent memory for music—I never forget song lyrics.

Hawraa Aljashaami, MD
Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq
Medical School: University of Al-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine
Professional Interest: I am still exploring different fields before choosing a specialty - stay tuned!
Hobbiy: Cooking, trying international street food, and experimenting with new recipes.
Fun Fact: Don't underestimate my badminton skills! :)

Ahmad Asif, MD
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Professional Interest: Cardiology / Pulmonary and Critical Care 
Hobby: Chess, tennis, cooking
Fun Fact: I cared for hearts as a poet long before I care for them as a clinician. And though you'll often see me writing notes in the hospital, you might just find me later under a park-bench sunset, searching for metaphors instead of murmurs.

Arish Azeem, MD
Hometown: Dubai, UAE
Medical School: University of Warmia and Mazury
Professional Interest: Hospitalist Medicine
Hobby: Video games, travelling, food enthusiast
Fun Fact:  I tore my ACL and got sciatica the same year - still walking it off.

Pranaya Baskaran, MD
Hometown: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Medical School: Government Theni Medical College
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology
Hobby: Dancing, baking, traveling
Fun Fact: When I’m not in the hospital, you’ll probably finding me exploring new cuisines or planning my next trip.

Mithun Bhowmik, MBBS 
Hometown: Bangladesh
Medical School: Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Professional Interests: Hospital medicine, Critical care
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, spending time with family, and exploring new places and cuisines
Fun Fact: I’m always interested in learning something new outside of medicine.

Hassaan Dar, MD
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Jinnah Medical and Dental College
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology, rheumatology, or cardiology
Hobby: Watching tv shows, playing cricket, and mastering the art of sarcasm
Fun Fact: I firmly believe 90% of life’s problems can be solved with tea and a sense of humor :)

Madison DeSantis, DO
Hometown: Endwell, NY
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interest: Cardiology
Hobby: Running, baking, and watching football
Fun Fact: I have two dogs!!

Muhammad Elahi, MD
Hometown: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Medical School: Alfaisal University, College of Medicine
Professional Interest: Internal Medicine
Hobby: Travelling, food, history of medicine, medical etymology 
Fun Fact: I really enjoy learning about different cultures.
 

Youssef Hnen, MD
Hometown: Bizerta, Tunisia
Medical School: Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
Professional Interest: I am interested in pursuing a sports medicine fellowship because I find it rewarding to take care of athletes' health, help them recover from injuries, return to activity safely, prevent future injuries, and optimize their performance. At the same time, I am drawn to hospital medicine and the care of acutely ill patients, where teamwork and continuous clinical reasoning are essential. I plan to explore the possibility of doing both at the same time.
Hobby: I enjoy watching great soccer games and playing soccer with friends. I love traveling with my wife and exploring different cultures, music, and cuisines. In addition, I participated in several theater plays during high school and I am a cinephile as well.
Fun Fact: I am a soccer referee and was a soccer professional team doctor. Also, I am a cat father.

Saman Iqbal, MD
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Sheikh Zayed Medical College
Professional Interest: I am still stabilizing my career plan :)
Hobby: I'm always cooking up something creative; whether a new recipe or a new song!
Fun Fact: My secret ingredient: Pun-der-ful humor :)

Huzaifa Javaid, MD
Hometown: Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Medical School: Azad Jammu & Kashmir Medical College
Professional Interest: Interventional Cardiology
Hobby: Playing football and going on long walks with friends.
Fun Fact: I am the oldest of three, but definitely give off youngest-child vibes!

Eya Karabibene, MD
Hometown: Bizerte, Tunisia
Medical School: Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, Romania
Professional Interest: Still exploring, mostly endocrinology, rheumatology, hematology-oncology
Hobby: I like staying active through variety of sports and outdoor activities. I play basketball, soccer, and tennis. I also enjoy hiking and jogging. Additionally, I like watching films in cinema especially with deep themes, romance and adventure. I've traveled to multiple countries, and I still have a long list to achieve. 
Fun Fact: My two cats, my husband and I traveled across three continents to get here — a true adventure.

Mariam Khan, MD
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Shifa International
Professional Interest: Hospitalist Medicine
Hobby: Content creation
Fun Fact: I love trying anything new, from spontaneous road trips to new places. I also love documenting moments and using social media as my digital diary. I feel like every minute of your life counts.

Warren Humphrey Wadeya Megere, MD
Hometown: Kampala
Medical School: Makerere
Professional Interest: GI
Hobby: Calisthenics
Fun Fact: I love watching gymnastics.

PGY-3 Residents

Imroz Hussain Apon 
Hometown: Gazipur, Bangladesh
Medical School: Alfaisal University College of Medicine
Professional Interest: Exploring options 
Hobby: Formula 1, Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Flying school
Fun fact about me: I am a walking pharmacy, if you are on the floors and need any OTC medicine, I got it! 

Muhammad Basit 
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Services Institute of Medical Sciences
Professional Interest: Will think about this after my intern year :)
Hobby: Sketching, painting, calligraphy, sleeping, watching movies/TV shows
Fun fact about me: Give me 10-15 minutes and a pencil, and I'll create a sketch that will make you wonder why I became a doctor. I am an introvert who prefers to listen and observe, but get me talking to someone I trust, and I'll surprise you with my non-stop chatter.

Usama Anwar Cheema
Hometown: Gujranwala Cantt, Pakistan
Medical School: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College
Professional Interest: Interventional Cardiology
Hobby: Watching football matches and getting into a good TV series. I also have a strong interest in perfumery.
Fun fact about me: I have taught myself how to create perfumes. I experiment with essential oils and have come up with some unique scents on my own.

Maryam Fatima 
Hometown: Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Medical School: Sheikh Zayed Medical College
Professional Interest: Hematology Oncology
Hobby: I’m an enthusiastic and energetic individual who loves staying active and embracing life's adventures. I’m passionate about playing badminton and enjoy weight lifting, both of which keep me energized and fit. Lately, I’ve been working on making running a regular part of my routine to boost my stamina and mental well-being. I thrive in social settings and love engaging in meaningful conversations. As a dedicated foodie, I’m always on the lookout for new cuisines and flavors, making every meal an exciting experience. 
Fun fact about me: One fun fact about me is that I love going on impromptu road trips—they're the perfect way for me to unwind, explore new places, and create spontaneous memories.

Obuli Srinivasan Gurunathan 
Hometown: Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Medical School: Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College
Professional Interest: Open-minded, trying to excel in IM while also exploring other specialties.
Hobby: Wildlife photography, road trips 
Fun fact about me: Even though I don't believe in ghosts, I won't watch horror movies alone or at night!

Ata Ul Haiy 
Hometown: Rabwah, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University 
Professional Interest: Cardiology, Critical Care
Hobby: Photography, PC gaming, Hiking, Playing all kinds of sports. 
Fun fact about me: I might not look it but I once won an eating competition. I'm a huge tech enthusiast. I am a Jack of all trades. 

Abdul Basit Khan 
Hometown: Multan, Pakistan
Medical School: Nishtar Medical College 
Professional Interest: Exploring the diverse specialties within internal medicine to find the perfect fit for my passion and skills
Hobby: Watch and play Cricket and Arcade Video games
Fun fact about me: I’ve clinched victory in numerous Tekken tournaments, demonstrating top-tier skills and strategic mastery.

Ailsa Lee
Hometown: Los Angeles/Taipei  
Medical School: Medical University of the Americas (Nevis)
Professional Interest: Hospitalist Medicine 
Hobby: Solving Sudoku 
Fun fact about me: I can play multiple musical instruments at a competitive level but unfortunately cannot control my vocal cords too well 

Marwa Mahjoub 
Hometown: Tunis, Tunisia
Medical School: Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie de Tunis
Professional Interest: My interest is to work as a hospitalist; I enjoy the variety of patient cases and I also appreciate the chance to collaborate closely with specialists from various fields.
Hobby: I like spending quality time with my family and enjoying outdoor activities.
Fun fact about me: During my medical training, I developed a strong attachment to coffee- it quickly turned from a casual habit to a vital part of my survival toolkit. Now, I'm convinced that a good cup of coffee is just as essential as a good stethoscope! 

Almothana Manasrah 
Hometown: Irbid - Jordan
Medical School: Yarmouk University of Medicine
Professional Interest: Cardiology, POCUS, Critical Care
Hobby: Watching but NOT playing MMA
Fun fact about me: My first PET was a VENOMOUS snake 

Manahil Rashid
Hometown: Okara Pakistan
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Professional Interest: Hospitalist medicine, Academic and Leadership roles
Hobby: Table Tennis, traveling, spending time with family
Fun fact about me: I make delicious 'Dahi Bhallay' (South Asian cuisine made from lentils, spices and yogurt). If I were not in medicine, probably I would have opened my restaurant. I still have a future plan of opening my own 'Dahi Bhally' shop.

Fawad Talat
Hometown: Faisalabad, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Professional Interest: Academic Medicine
Hobby: Watching historical series and movies
Fun fact about me: I have amazing handwriting that survived medical school. Let's see if it survives residency!

Abdul Subhan Talpur 
Hometown: Tando Jan Muhammad/Hyderabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro
Professional Interest: Hospitalist/Gastroenterology
Hobby: I have a passion for managing plants and nurturing agriculture. Caring for livestock and working with the land is something that I love to do. 
Fun fact about me: I am a people person who loves connecting with others. Building strong interpersonal relationships is a key part of who I am and I also am a great chef.

Hamza Usman 
Hometown: Gujranwala, Pakistan
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology/ Critical Care 
Hobby: Exploring hiking trails, horse riding, kite flying, and spending quality time with family.
Fun fact about me: I belong to an agricultural family. So, I can drive harvesters, and tractors and use the equipment used in growing wheat and rice. Growing up, I willingly learned agricultural techniques from my grandfather who has been farming for decades.

Hadia Waheed 
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry
Professional Interest: I change my mind every week, so this week it’s pulmonary and critical care
Hobby: I love to do Arabic calligraphy, play pickleball, and have meaningful conversations with people
Fun fact about me: I like pineapples on my pizza.

Please refer to the Stipends & Benefits tab for detailed information.

• American Board of Internal Medicine: www.abim.org
• American College of Osteopathic Internists: www.acoi.org
• American College of Physicians: www.acponline.org
• Society of General Internal Medicine: www.sgim.org
• Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine: www.im.org

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Applications are accepted via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System). Deadline to apply is November 30. Completed application includes:

• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official transcript from your medical school
• Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Three letters of recommendation
• USMLE and/or COMLEX scores

For the upcoming ERAS® cycle, our program will be participating in the supplemental ERAS application offered through the AAMC's ERAS program. Applicants will be required to complete the MyERAS application, and participation in the supplemental ERAS application is optional.
 

Application Criteria: 

• We prefer applicants who have graduated from Medical School within the last 3-5 years, and who have been active in clinical medicine and /or who have had observerships in the U.S. within the 3-5 year timeframe.
• Test Scores Preferred minimum:
  • USMLE Step 1 (230/Pass) and Step 2: (230)
  • COMLEX Levels 1 and 2: 550 or Pass
  • First time pass is required. Applicants need to have passed Steps 1 and 2 (both parts) prior to the Rank Order List deadline.
• Have applied for and received or are soon to receive ECFMG certification, if applicable.           
• ERAS Program Signaling- While we preferentially review applications from those who signal our program, we also consider applicants who do not signal us.
   

Visa Sponsorship: We do not sponsor H1B Visas.