Dr Gilpin graduated with a MBBS degree (Hons) from the University of Queensland in 2012. He undertook his Orthopaedic training in Queensland and obtained his fellowship from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in Orthopaedic surgery in 2022.  He undertook further subspeciality training in Hand surgery through the Australia Hand Surgery Society Post-Fellowship education and training program. During this time, he maintained an upper limb fellow position at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. He is due to complete this in 2023 before commencing public and private consultant practice in 2024.

Dr Gilpin is interested in conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder including management of bone and soft tissue trauma of the upper limb. Dr Gilpin continues to participate in research and teaching through his public and private hospital appointments.