Derek Demel
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Candidate | M.S. Personalized Medicine and Applied Engineering | B.S. Biomedical Engineering
- Role
- Physical Therapy Aide at Harvard University Health Services
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Demel
Biomedical engineer (MS/BS, Yale University) now pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine) to improve patient outcomes by integrating knowledge of the musculoskeletal system with orthopedic medical devices.My multidisciplinary background bridges engineering innovation with clinical application through work experiences in 3D organ/tissue engineering, 3D-modeling of orthopedic medical devices, biopharma consulting, and clinical trials research. As I transition into Physical Therapy, I hope to leverage my unique perspective of biotechnology and clinical care to advance rehabilitation strategies that restore mobility, function, and quality of life.
Experience
Physical Therapy Aide
Harvard University Health Services
Oct 2025 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US
Streamline clinic operations by managing documentation for patient evaluations and scheduling appointments. Assist patients with safe set-up and use of cardiovascular and resistant equipment during individual sessions andgroup ACL rehabilitation classes.Drafted handouts for home rehabilitation exercises and stretches for 20+ acute injuries.
Education
Athens High School
High School Honors Diploma
2013 — 2017
Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science
Master of Science - MS
2022 — 2023
Yale University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical Engineering
2017 — 2022
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