Gustavo Mendez, MD
Resident, Class of 2026
Department of Pathology
About
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, Illinois
Gustavo has varied interests in blood banking, surgical pathology, informatics and hematopathology. Gustavo’s current hobbies are learning guitar, expanding his plant collection and going to a good Karaoke bar but his favorite activities include exploring Chicago and his neighborhood. On why he chose UIC: “This institution has offered a diverse learning environment with dedicated trainees, faculty, and a strong academic community.”