Param Desai

Majoring in Biomedical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, Class of 2028
From Marietta, GA

I am a sophomore at the Georgia Institute of Technology who is pursuing a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. I have a strong interest in medicine and aim to gain meaningful experience to prepare myself for a potential career in healthcare. Some of my relevant healthcare experiences include various shadowing opportunities, conducting research within uniquely-focused laboratories, and participating in sources of clinical experience. Furthermore, some of my personal interests include aiding my community through volunteering, spreading the rich Indian culture throughout the Georgia Tech campus as the India Club Vice President of Finance, and competitively playing sports such as tennis and flag football as well as officiating intramural matches at Georgia Tech.

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Education

Georgia Institute of Technology
Wheeler High School

Param in the News

Param Desai Earns Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech for the Fall 2025 Semester

Param Desai of Marietta, GA, earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Fall 2025 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4...

March, 19 2026 - Verified by Georgia Institute of Technology

Param Desai Earns Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech for the Spring 2025 Semester

Param Desai of Marietta, GA, earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2025 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a...

July, 29 2025 - Verified by Georgia Institute of Technology

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Param Desai was recognized for winning a scholarship

Recipient of the Georgia Tech Faculty Womens Scholarship. Awarded $2,500 for academic purposes.

Spring 2025 - Added by Param

Param Desai was recognized for earning a scholarship

Recipient of the $2,500 National Merit Scholarship.

Fall 2023 - Added by Param

Param Desai was recognized for studying abroad

Studied abroad during the summer of 2025 and explored 10 countries. Took three classes as a part of the GTE program.

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Work Experience

Physical Therapy Aide at Advance Rehabilitation Physical Therapy

Advance Rehab is a rare clinic that accepts multiple insurances, including medicare, meaning patients are typically of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. I have the privilege to learn about these patients, their road to recovery, and aim to help them however they can in feeling better. These patient interactions teach me a lot about the importance of strong soft skills and communication. Duties include helping patients with fill out insurance verification, basic info, pelvic floor, back/neck index, and upper and lower extremity functional scales. Also, I maintain a clean environment and ensure that patients' are comfortable throughout their visit.

August 2025 - Present

Projects + Publications

Association of Morbid Obesity (BMI ≥40) With Postoperative Complications and Pain After Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy Achilles Splitting Surgical Treatment

Formulated paper on the association between obesity and postoperative complications after IAT surgical treatment. Helped analyze data, draw connections between results, and write the final paper. Published in the Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics Journal.

February 2026 - Publications

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