Amber Bird, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (General Internal Medicine)
Attending Physician, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Department: Medicine
Contact information
Edward S. Cooper Internal Medicine
3701 Market Street
Suite 640
Philadelphia, PA 19104
3701 Market Street
Suite 640
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-662-2250
Fax: 215-615-3995
Fax: 215-615-3995
Education:
BS (Biological Anthropology)
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2006.
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Drexel University, College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2011.
Permanent linkBS (Biological Anthropology)
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2006.
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Drexel University, College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2011.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Preventative HealthSubstance use disorder treatment
High risk transitions in ambulatory care
Women's health
Description of Research Expertise
Medical education research, curriculum development and evaluationEquity-focused quality improvement
High value preventive health screening
Ambulatory education
Population health and panel management
Health advocacy
Selected Publications
Azim A, Schnure N, DiVeronica M, Rusek M, Bird A, Smeraglio A. : Impact of a Multi-site Peer-led, Storytelling-based Workshop to Teach Resident Physicians About Healing After Medical Errors. J Gen Intern Med July 2025.Lin JC, Sapkota R, Thompson CJ, Srinivasan AR, Bird A. : Trends in Residency Program Development Outcomes in Rural and Health Professional Shortage Areas. J Gen Intern Med May 2025.
Tang K, Layne S, Panchal S, Mehta S, Rhodes C, Patel N, Bird A.: Utilizing Quality Improvement Methodology to Address Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening Between Faculty and Resident Physicians. J Gen Intern Med December 2024.
Matthews H, Sobel HG, Bird A, Kimel-Scott K, Pincavage AT: Resident Perceptions of Ambulatory Block Handoffs in the X + Y Block Scheduling Model. J Gen Intern Med June 2024.
Alex Leto, Caitlin Merley, and Amber Bird: Trainee Perspectives on Existing Curricula to Address Discriminatory Patient Encounters - a Survey From the 2023 APDIM Chief Residents Conference. Society of General Internal Medicine May 2024.
Nichole Smith, Rani Nandiwada, Amber Bird: A Novel Educational Experience in Advocacy and Community Engagement for Internal Medicine Residents - The PACE Elective. Society of General Internal Medicine May 2024.
Lara Sokoloff, Alex Leto, and Amber Bird: Characterizing Internal Medicine Trainees’ Knowledge and Prescribing Habits for Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Agonists at an Academic Training Center – a Quality Improvement Intervention. Society of General Internal Medicine May 2024.
Emily Kosinski, Amber Bird, and Laura Dingfield: Improving Rates of Advanced Care Planning in a Resident Primary Care Clinic. Society of General Internal Medicine May 2024.
Nath, J., Wong, C.J., Bird, A., Oyler, J., Shaheen, A., Harris, L., Pincavage, A.: Medical School Primary Care Experience and Preparedness Among Internal Medicine Residents - Results from the American College of Physicians (ACP) Internal Medicine In-Training Exam (IM-ITE) Survey. Journal of General Internal Medicine 38(4): 1084–1086, March 2023.
Tracey L. Henry, Amber-Nicole Bird, and Sarah Candler: Social Justice, Diversity, Bias, and Healthcare Advocacy - Healthcare Advocacy and Social Justice. Leading an Academic Medical Practice 2023 Notes: Submitted and accepted book chapter for publication. Publication date pending.