Dr. Matthew Lipshaw

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Lipshaw is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he specializes in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. He obtained his M.D. with honors from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2013 and completed a Doctorate-level training with an M.S. in Clinical Translational Research at the University of Cincinnati in 2020. Following his medical degree, Dr. Lipshaw completed his residency in Pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident. Subsequently, he pursued a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, accumulating five years of experience as an attending physician. Dr. Lipshaw’s research endeavors focus on the clinical effectiveness of therapies for acute pediatric respiratory illnesses, particularly bronchiolitis and asthma. He is actively involved in multicenter pediatric research collaboratives, including PEM-CRC and PECARN. Outside of his professional commitments, he resides in Ann Arbor with his wife, who is also a pediatrician, and their daughters.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and mentoring students in the fields of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics.

Attending Physician

2015-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center • Cincinnati, OH

Provided clinical care and teaching in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

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.