Dr. Daniel Clauw

Professor

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Biography

Daniel J. Clauw, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he also serves as the Director of the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center. Dr. Clauw's work focuses on chronic pain conditions, particularly the central mechanisms contributing to these conditions. He has gained international recognition as an expert in fibromyalgia and other overlapping chronic pain syndromes, working on conditions such as low back pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and endometriosis. His extensive educational background includes a Bachelor of Science and a Medical Doctorate from the University of Michigan, along with a residency in Internal Medicine and a Rheumatology Fellowship at Georgetown University. A former faculty member at Georgetown, he has held several leadership roles, including Associate Dean of Clinical Translational Research. Dr. Clauw has published extensively in high-impact journals and has received numerous awards for his contributions to pain research and mentorship.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.