Internal Medicine residents announce fellowship matches
Posted on February 2, 2026 by Michelle Ryan-Day
The latest class of internal medicine residents from USA Health, part of the University of South Alabama’s academic health system, has successfully matched into competitive fellowship programs across the nation, reflecting years of dedication, academic excellence, and commitment to patient-centered care.
“This fellowship match reflects years of sustained effort, intellectual curiosity, and professional growth by our residents,” said Yun Coronado, M.D., MBA, program director for the USA Health Internal Medicine Residency Program. “They approached their training with maturity, resilience, and a deep commitment to patient care, and they earned opportunities at outstanding programs across the country.”
The residents, their fellowship specialties, and where they matched are:
- Hussein Haidari, M.D., hematology-oncology, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana;
- Haochen Li, M.D., nephrology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee;
- Haris Manan, M.D., cardiology, USA Health;
- Usama Oguz, M.D., cardiology, USA Health;
- Sangya Sharma, D.O., cardiology, USA Health; and
- Muhammad Dawood Amir Sheikh, M.D., hospice and palliative care, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
“We are immensely proud of their accomplishments,” Coronado said, “and excited to see the impact they will continue to make as they advance in their careers.”
The USA Health Internal Medicine Residency Program is a three-year university-based training program that emphasizes comprehensive clinical education across a broad range of inpatient and outpatient settings. Residents train alongside faculty who are deeply invested in mentorship, scholarship, and excellence in patient care, preparing graduates for careers in primary care, hospital medicine, or advanced subspecialty training.
By training in teaching hospitals and clinics, resident physicians gain experience in environments that integrate education, research, and clinical care. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, patients treated at teaching hospitals have been shown to experience improved outcomes, including higher odds of survival compared to non-teaching hospitals.