Dr. Burke is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (1991). Prior to matriculating in medical school, she spent two years working as a public high school teacher in New Orleans with Teach For America. She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine (1997), and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (M.P.H., 1997). She was a member of the first Georgetown Med-Peds class recruited by Dr. Stephen Ray Mitchell. Upon completion of the program in 2001, Dr. Burke accepted a position as junior faculty, ultimately being named program director in 2004. In 2017, she became the Associate DIO (Designated Institutional Official) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. In this role she advocates for a positive learning environment, innovative educational strategies and a culture that emphasizes well-being for all the residents and fellows at MGUH. She also serves as the course director for the AAMC LEAD program offered at MedStar since 2016. When not at work, she serves as Ring Leader for a chaotic and fun household that includes 4 teens and a dog as well as her talented husband, the Program Director for Internal Medicine.
Amy L. Burke, MD