About me

I’m currently a Master’s student in Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH), and I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (BDS) from CES University in Medellín, Colombia.

My work integrates research and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of social and oral health epidemiology, including conditions like cleft lip and palate. While pursuing my degree, I also work as a research assistant, coordinating community-based HIV research projects in Latino populations.

I also serve as Vice President of the Latino Public Health Network student group and as Master’s Co-Representative of the Epidemiology Student Organization (ESO) at JHSPH.

Education

Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD

Master of Science (ScM) in Epidemiology | August 2023 - May 2025

Relevant coursework: Epidemiologic Methods, Biostatistics, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis, Social Epidemiology and Health Equity, Global Health Economics and Economic Evaluation.

CES University | Medellin, Colombia

Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (BDS) | Jan 2017 - Man 2022

Research Experience

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD | Teaching Assistant | July 2024 - Present

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD | Research Assistant and Coordinator | April 2024 - Present

University of Texas Health (UTHSCSA), San Antonio, TX | Research Internship | April 2024 - Present

Clinical Experience

Dental Clinic Dontologica, Medellin, Colombia | General dentist in a rural dental clinic | April 2022 – July 2023

Dental Clinic Enlace Dental, Medellin, Colombia | General dentist in private practice | Jan. 2022 – July 2023

State Social Enterprise (ESE) San Rafael Hospital, Girardota, Colombia | Internship in a rural state hospital | Sept. - Oct. 2021

Publications

  1. Amaechi BT et al., Morphological and Elemental Evaluation of Investigative Mouthwashes to Repair Acid-Eroded Tooth Surface. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2023;15:1-11.
  2. Amaechi BT et al., Investigation of the effects of Bipolar Radiofrequency Energy on the Structural Morphology of Dental Plaque. Eur J Dent. 2023 May 12.
  3. Amaechi, Bennett T et al. “Caries preventing efficacy of new Isomalt-containing mouthrinse formulations: a microbial study.” BDJ open vol. 10,1 51. 18 Jun. 2024.

Skills

  • Leadership: Vice President of the Latino Public Health Network, JHSPH (2024) and Co-Masters Representative of the Epidemiology Student Organization, JHSPH (2024)
  • Language skills: Spanish (native language), English (professional/second language), German (fluent)
  • Technology skills: R/R Studio, Microsoft 365, Qualtrics, Github, Canva
  • Membership: ECCO, Johns Hopkins University’s auditioned chamber choir