Eberlin’s path to the operating room started early. Growing up in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of two teachers. Through them he learned the importance of hard work, knowledge and perseverance. As a young teenager, he was accepted to St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute where his interest in medicine grew. During his time there, Dr. Eberlin had the opportunity to shadow multiple surgeons in various specialities, but was most inspired and intrigued by plastic surgery. After graduating from St. Joe’s, he matriculated to Yale University, where he was a four year member of the Heavyweight Rowing Team. In addition to his athletic commitments, Dr. Eberlin continued his pre-medical path by obtaining a Bachelor’s of Arts in the History of Science and Medicine, completing his senior thesis on the history of facial reconstruction and rhinoplasty.