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Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program

Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship - Our Fellows

Our Fellows

Meet our current cardiology fellows and explore their career paths at Tufts Medical Center

At Tufts Medical Center, our cardiology fellowship attracts a diverse and talented group of physicians dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care. Our fellows engage in rigorous clinical training, cutting-edge research and collaborative learning that prepares them for successful careers across a range of cardiology specialties.

 

Current fellows

Ayedh Alamri, MBBS
PGY-3
Ayedh Alamri
Training + education
About me
Biography

I received my medical degree from the King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and completed my internal medicine residency at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. I have a special interest in interventional cardiology and heart failure. I hope to be one of the first Saudi physicians to specialize in both specialties and to start a robust cardiology facility back in Saudi that serves people in need in the peripheries. I have been involved in research from a very young age and aim to further advance my career as a physician-scientist. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with my wife, swimming, trying new activities and exploring different cities and cultures.

Benjamin Freedman, MD
PGY-3
Benjamin Freedman
Training + education
About me
Biography

I grew up in Durham, NC, attended medical school at Harvard and went on to do my medicine residency and 2 years as a hospitalist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Professionally, I'm interested in cardiac electrophysiology, and outside of work, I enjoy a range of hobbies, including singing, sailing, hiking and rock climbing!

Rachel Goodman, MD
PGY-3
Rachel Goodman
Training + education
About me
Biography

I grew up in metro Detroit and completed undergrad and medical school at the University of Michigan. I then moved to Milwaukee where I completed internal medicine residency and a year as chief resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin. At this point, I am most interested in critical care cardiology and heart failure, but I am keeping an open mind. Outside of work, I enjoy any high-energy workout class, baking and Michigan football (go blue!). I am also a skincare and SPF enthusiast.

Peter Natov, MD
PGY-3
Peter Natov
Training + education
About me
Biography

I grew up in nearby Newton, Mass. I graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed my internal medicine residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. My clinical and research interests are in cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support and other topics that overlap the fields of interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and critical care cardiology. Outside of medicine, I enjoy road cycling and exploring New England.

Kacie Snow, MD, MPH
PGY-3
Kacie Amacher
Training + education
About me
Biography

Attended Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. In my free time, I love being active outdoors, hiking, biking, running and yoga. I am passionate about nutrition and love to cook and develop my own plant-based recipes. I also enjoy traveling home to spend time with family and our golden retriever in Oregon.

Stephen Wang, MD
PGY-3
Stephen Wang
Training + education
About me
Biography

I completed medical school at Dartmouth, an MPH at Harvard, and an internal medicine residency at Yale. I'm currently interested in preventive cardiology or cardiovascular imaging. My current research interests include social determinants of cardiovascular disease and geriatric cardiology. I also enjoy working with medical students and residents and I hope to incorporate medical education in my future career. My clinical goal is to provide compassionate and evidence-based care to all my patients. In my free time, I enjoy golf, basketball, trying out new restaurants and anything that involves a boat.

Abbas Fadhil Mohammed Alshami, MBChB, MD
Electrophysiology (EP) fellows
Abbas Fadhil Mohammed Alshami, MBChB, MD
Training + education
About me
Biography

I grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and earned my medical degree from the University of Baghdad College of Medicine. I later moved to Houston, TX, where I was involved in clinical research before pursuing residency and fellowship training in internal medicine and cardiology at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where I currently serve as chief fellow. While training in internal medicine, my interest in cardiac electrophysiology began to take shape and has since evolved into a focused passion. My early research interests were broad—spanning cardiology, critical care, and internal medicine—but now center on arrhythmia management and the mitigation of arrhythmia-associated stroke. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, exploring diverse cuisines, playing sports, and chess.

Munim Khan, MD, MHS
Electrophysiology (EP) fellows
Munim Khan
Training + education
About me
Biography

I grew up in New Jersey, went to Johns Hopkins University for college, went back to NJ at Rutgers NJMS for medical school and am now in Boston for my IM residency at Tufts MC and my cardiology fellowship. I am interested in electrophysiology and heart failure, but have an open mind since it’s early on in my cardiology training. In my spare time, I enjoy playing pickup soccer, watching my favorite English premier league team languish, hosting board game nights and traveling whenever I can to explore different cultures and cuisines.

Abdulaziz (Aziz) Malik, MD
Electrophysiology (EP) fellows
Abdulaziz (Aziz) Malik
Training + education
About me
Biography

I graduated from Kuwait University Medical School and completed my Internal Medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center. My interest lies in a mixed clinical and research career in electrophysiology. In my free time, I enjoy playing classical music on the piano and reading science fiction and fantasy novels.

Rishard Suliaman Abdul, MBBS
Interventional cardiology fellows
Rishard Suliaman Abdul, MBBS
Training + education
About me
Biography

I graduated from the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, where I was born and raised. I completed my Internal Medicine residency and served as Chief Resident at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, followed by a General Cardiology fellowship at UMass Chan Baystate Medical Center in western Massachusetts. My clinical interests include complex coronary disease, hemodynamics, and mechanical circulatory support devices. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through working out, hiking, and playing soccer.

Chief fellow spotlight: Dr. Rachel Goodman (2025-26)

We are excited to introduce Dr. Rachel Goodman as our Chief Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year. Dr. Goodman is a key contributor to CardioNerds and brings a passionate commitment to fellow education and mentorship. Her goals as chief fellow include:

  • Supporting professional development through tailored opportunities in cardiology subspecialties
  • Enhancing clinical and research expertise among fellows
  • Fostering a culture of inclusivity, teamwork and individualized growth within our fellowship community

Dr. Goodman’s leadership strengthens our program’s collaborative spirit and commitment to nurturing future leaders in cardiology.

Where our graduates go

Graduates from the Tufts Medical Center Cardiovascular Disesase Fellowship Program commonly pursue careers in:

  • Cardiology subspecialties (approximately 60%)
  • Research and academics (approximately 20%)
  • Private practice (approximately 20%)

This broad range reflects the program’s strong foundation in clinical skills, scholarly activity and professional development.

 

Contact
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Jovette Auguste
Fellowship Coordinator
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Division of Cardiology
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington Street, Box 315
Boston, MA 02111
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