Amy Birnbaum
About Amy Birnbaum
Amy Birnbaum is an Orthopedic Surgery Resident at NYU Langone Health with a background in medicine and biomedical sciences.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Amy Birnbaum is currently an Orthopedic Surgery Resident at NYU Langone Health. She began her residency in 2018. In this role, she is involved in comprehensive orthopedic care, including diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, performing surgeries, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal patient outcomes.
Education and Academic Background
Amy Birnbaum earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, studying from 2014 to 2018. She also holds a Master of Biomedical Science from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences-Robert Wood Johnson, completed in 2013. Prior to this, she achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Penn State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012.
Previous Internships and Employment
Amy Birnbaum has diverse professional experiences. She worked as a Summer Intern in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in 2015. She also served as a Health Coach at the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers from 2013 to 2014. Other roles include a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP in 2012, a Summer Intern in the Quality and Risk Management Department at Virtua Health in 2009, and a Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology at Penn State University from 2009 to 2012.
Teaching Experience at Penn State University
During her time at Penn State University, Amy Birnbaum served as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Biology from 2011 to 2012. In this role, she supported faculty in delivering course material, assisted students with their academic inquiries, and facilitated laboratory sessions, demonstrating her commitment to education and her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.