He received his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and attended medical school at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, and followed this with a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at NYU / The Hospital for Joint Diseases. In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Ehrlich is an instrument rated pilot and an avid competitor in multi-sport events. He has finished six New York City Marathons as well as over 60 triathlons, including the Ironman.