Rachel Gottlieb-Smith, MD, MHPE, FAAN, FAAP, FCNS
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About
Dr. Gottlieb-Smith is a general child neurologist who treats patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College and completed her medical school training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the University of Michigan faculty after completing pediatrics and child neurology residencies at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Gottlieb-Smith is passionate about medical education. She completed the Master of Health Professions Education program at the University of Michigan. She conducts qualitative research on medical student career development. She teaches in several longitudinal medical student courses. She is the Director of Education for the University of Michigan Pediatric Neurology Division, and serves as the Child Neurology Residency Program Director.
Qualifications
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Master of Health Professions EducationDepartment of Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
2018 - 2021
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MDJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
2009 - 2013
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BAHarvard College, Cambridge, MA, United States
2005 - 2009
Center Memberships
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Center MemberWeil Institute for Critical Care Research
Research Overview
- Medical education
- Medical student career development
- Child neurology residency training
- Qualitative research
Recent Publications
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Gottlieb-Smith R, Adams J, Bernson-Leung ME, Stamm B, Mai MV, Thompson Stone R, Troy ET, Xixis K, Majmudar-Sheth B, Dang LT, Dziorny AC. Neurology Education, 2026 Jun 26; 5 (3):Journal ArticleEducation Research: Educational Informatics
DOI:10.1212/ne9.0000000000200334 -
Sen K, Gottlieb-Smith R, Amin S, Ananth A, Bartlett V, Bass N, Brock D, Conrad E, Ceulemans S, Davids L, Dhamija R, Dills S, Goldstein A, Goldstein J, Grindling H, Harmon J, Julich K, Levy R, Nolan D, Rajan D, Ream M, Schmidt T, Schreiber J, Terrell M, Strelzik J, Dang L. Pediatric Neurology, 2026 Jul 1; 180: 59 - 65.Journal ArticleEmerging Topics in Neurogenomics: Summary From Inaugural Child Neurology Society Genetics Summit
DOI:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2026.04.002 PMID: 42114168 -
Thompson-Stone R, Gottlieb-Smith R, Rogers DA, Xixis K, Pearson R, Pagano L, Ream M. Semin Neurol, 2026 Jun; 46 (3): 275 - 282.Journal ArticleA Categorical 4-Year Child Neurology Residency: It's Time.
DOI:10.1055/a-2767-2331 PMID: 41380737 -
Albin CSW, Martindale JM, Marawar R, Gottlieb-Smith R, Paul A, Strelzik J, Christy A, Xixis K, Goldstein J. Semin Neurol, 2026 Jun; 46 (3): 296 - 310.Journal ArticleLet's Talk Tech: The Role of Technology in Neurology Education.
DOI:10.1055/a-2795-8556 PMID: 41720469 -
Gottlieb-Smith R, Gheihman G, Kaplan TB, Kung D, Dewey J, Medicherla C, Parauda S, Thompson Stone R, Albert DVF, London Z, Rybinnik I, Stimming EF, Eugene M. 2026 Jan 19;Additional ScholarshipSpeed Mentoring at National Conferences: A Practical Guide for Connecting Trainees with Mentors. Neurology: Education Blog
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2026 Jan 19;Presentation"Educator First, Neurologist Second," Podcast
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Gottlieb-Smith R, Gheihman G. 2026 Jun 1;Additional ScholarshipEducator First, Neurologist Second, Neuropraxis: The Neurology Educator's Podcast
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Gottlieb-Smith R, Gheihman G. 2026 Jun 1;Additional ScholarshipEducator First, Neurologist Second, Neuropraxis: The Neurology Educator's Podcast
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