Meet Our Fellows
Fellows 2026-2027
Alejandra V. Diaz Sierra
Hometown: Valencia, Venezuela
Med School: Universidad de Carabobo, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Residency: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Ctr
Hobbies/Interests: Running, biking, hiking, rock climbing, world history, live music, karaoke
Why did you choose UMass Chan for fellowship? Opportunity to train at a high-volume center that would give me great exposure to cases, patient population, and strong mentorship.
What are your favorite Central Mass activities? I'm looking forward to exploring new activities.
Hazma Muhammadzai
Hometown: Peshawar, Pakistan
Med School: Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
Residency: Jefferson Abington Hospital, Abington, PA.
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer (Man Utd fan), Cricket, Trails, and spending time with my family.
Why did you choose UMass Chan for fellowship? UMass Chan's reputation for being a force in cardiology and especially interventional cardiology is well known. I look forward to exploring and learning under the mentorship of the interventional cardiology team in a collegial and friendly environment.
What are your favorite Central Massachusetts activities: Exploring outdoors, parks, and festivals. Hiking and playing pick-up soccer. Exploring the different areas of New England.