Spotlight: Benjamin Eichelman, MHS ’23
Meet Benjamin Eichelman, MHS ’23
Program: Master of Health Science in Environmental Health
Graduation year: 2023
Hometown: Greenwood, Minnesota
Fun fact: "I’m an avid sailor.”
Benjamin Eichelman graduated in 2023 with a Master of Health Science in Environmental Health, with a pre-med focus. He is currently a medical student at The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
How did your degree from EHE prepare you for your current career path?
I think a public health perspective is really key for the effective practice of medicine today given the complexity of many medical cases. I think my degree will aid me in assessing the whole picture and providing holistic care for my patients.
What was your favorite thing about living in Baltimore or going to Johns Hopkins?
I really enjoyed trying new restaurants! I think the food scene in Baltimore is a little underrated given the diversity of its restaurants.
Environmental Health and Engineering is a cross-divisional department spanning the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Whiting School of Engineering. This hybrid department is uniquely designed to lead pioneering research and prepare the next generation of scholars and professionals to solve critical and complex environmental issues. Learn more about our programs.
