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Shivansh Garg

@shivanshgarg1

Premedical biology student at American University in Dubai developing CoolCare, a heat-safety intervention for outdoor workers in the UAE.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a path toward medical training and a physician-surgeon career, especially in cardiothoracic surgery. I’m interested in exploring how emerging technologies can improve surgical precision, safety, and patient outcomes.

At American University in Dubai, I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology on a pre-medical track. My academic interests include human physiology, cardiovascular biology, and surgery.

On CoolCare, I’m developing a low-cost heat-safety intervention for delivery riders and outdoor workers exposed to extreme temperatures in the UAE. I’m investigating heat stress and thermoregulation while exploring cooling systems, breathable materials, and environmental sensors.

I developed DriftGuard, an AI-guided concept for detecting and monitoring model drift in robotic surgery systems, and received competitive recognition for the project. It reflects my interest in AI reliability and surgical safety.

During an orthopedic and spine surgery observership, I observed clinical and surgical environments and gained exposure to surgical workflow, clinical decision-making, and patient care. I’ve also participated in community and nonprofit service for more than three years, and my long-term goal is medical training and a career as a physician-surgeon, particularly in cardiothoracic surgery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Biomedical Innovation Project

Current

American University in Dubai

Sep 2026 - Present (2 months)

Developing a low-cost heat-safety intervention for delivery riders and outdoor workers exposed to extreme temperatures in the UAE, investigating physiological consequences of occupational heat exposure.

Phase Change Materials (PCMs)Cooling Systems Breathable Materials Environmental Sensors Multilingual Alerts

Volunteer

Community / Nonprofit Service

Participated in sustained community and nonprofit service over more than three years, contributing to initiatives focused on social impact and community engagement.

Founder / Developer

DriftGuard

Developed an AI-guided concept focused on detecting and monitoring model drift in robotic surgery systems, exploring challenges involving AI reliability, surgical safety, and clinical decision-making.

AI Robotic Surgery Model Drift Detection Clinical Decision Making

Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Observership

Physician Observership

Observed clinical and surgical environments within orthopedic and spinal medicine, gaining exposure to surgical workflow, clinical decision-making, and patient care.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

American University in Dubai

Bachelor of Science, Biology

2026 -

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology on a pre-medical track, with expected graduation in 2030. Academic interests include human physiology, cardiovascular biology, and biomedical innovation.

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate Diploma, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science

Grade: 35/45

Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a final score of 35/45, including Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science.