Chief Residents
Meet our 2026-2027 Chief Residents
Chief Residents
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Andrew Carlson, MD
Andrew Carlson, MD
Chief Resident: Research and Education
Medical School: University of Illinois Chicago
I grew up in the Chicago area and attended undergrad at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I studied biomedical engineering. I attended medical school at UIC and was excited to remain here for residency! I now serve as the Chief Resident for Research and Education Chief where I coordinate our yearlong educational curriculum and facilitate research experiences for residents. I am passionate about medical education and cardiology and have research experience in multiple areas of cardiology including in structural heart procedures. Outside of work, I enjoy biking along the lakefront, playing golf, and cheering on the Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and University of Illinois Fighting Illini!
Morgan DeWilde, MD
Morgan DeWilde, MD
Chief Resident: UI Hospital
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
I grew up in Michigan and earned my bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University before spending two years as a postbaccalaureate research fellow at the National Institutes of Health. I then attended Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, where I developed my passion for internal medicine before matching at the University of Illinois Chicago for residency.
One of the things I value most about UIC is its commitment to serving diverse and underserved communities. Working alongside dedicated faculty and colleagues to care for patients from all backgrounds has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my training. After residency, I hope to practice as a hospitalist in a community with a similar mission of providing high-quality, equitable care. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy taking fitness classes, exploring Chicago’s restaurant scene, and spending time with my cats.
Margaret (Maggie) Liu, MD
Margaret (Maggie) Liu, MD
Chief Resident: Advocacy and Engagement
Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
I grew up in Wisconsin and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!). Afterwards, I attended medical school at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where I had the opportunity to work with Chicago’s underserved populations on the South Side. I was initially drawn to UIC for residency for its similar mission in serving a diverse and complex patient population. What also set UIC apart for me was its sense of community and support among faculty and residents alike, and a genuine desire from the leadership to continuously improve the program. I feel incredibly lucky and excited to be a Chief Resident this year and give back to this program! After Chief year, I plan to pursue a pulmonary and critical care fellowship with the goal of staying in academic medicine. My other professional interests include health equity and medical education.
Outside of work, Chicago has become my home away from home! In my free time, I enjoy exploring its endless food and museum scene, playing pickleball, and drawing in my sketchbook around my neighborhood.
Hanna Mckown, DO
Hanna Mckown, DO
Chief Resident: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Medical School: Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
I grew up in Maryland and completed my undergraduate education on the east coast at the University of Virginia. I moved to the Midwest for medical school and ended up loving Chicago so much that I wanted to stay for residency! I chose UIC because of its strong clinical training, commitment to serving the underserved communities of Chicago and its supportive faculty. I have grown so much as a person and as a physician during my time here due to the strong sense of community amongst the residency program and culture of continued learning. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to serve in the Chief Resident role and to get to spend another year with the incredible faculty and residents within the program.  After this year, I plan to pursue a career as an academic hospitalist. Outside of medicine, I love exploring the Chicago’s vibrant restaurant scene, reading and hanging out with my dog, Pickles.
Nathaniel Schwartz, MD
Nathaniel Schwartz, MD
Chief Resident: Ambulatory
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University
I grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, just west of Chicago. A long time ago, I studied history at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, meandered for a few years, then went Rush Medical College for med school. I ended up ranking UIC #1 because it felt, and still does feel, uniquely grounded in the Chicago communities it serves. I could also tell during my interview days that Dr. Mikolajczyk and Dr. Polick are doing their jobs for the right reasons, and that the residents share a common purpose in their camaraderie. Gratefully, reality has lived up to the hype. I’ve gotten a lot of support in figuring out what to do after residency, exploring new interests, and most importantly, developing my skillset as a clinician and as an educator. After this year, I’m planning to practice general internal medicine.
Chukwunonyelum "Nonye" Uche, DO
Chukwunonyelum “Nonye” Uche, DO
Chief Resident: Quality and Improvement
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
I grew up in northern Nigeria and moved to the United States at 16. I completed my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Kentucky and earned my medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. I could not have chosen a better place to train for residency than the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The exceptional mentorship and collaborative spirit here have made learning genuinely engaging. The people at UIC are genuine and serve as a constant reminder of what it means to be both a competent and kind physician. My academic interests are centered on cardiology, with a particular focus on advancing health equity within cardiovascular care. Beyond medicine, I find joy in time spent with family and friends, discovering new restaurants, and traveling.