Marine Minasyan

Dedicated resident physician committed to becoming a dermatologist, driven by a passion for providing exceptional care to patients from diverse backgrounds. Focused on improving access to dermatological services while fostering community engagement through education and mentorship. Eager to leverage clinical skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in dermatology. Enthusiastic about contributing to the advancement of patient care and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

• Minasyan M, Hogan S, Lal K. Oral Tranexamic Acid for Prevention and Treatment of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation. Dermatol Surg. 2024 Sep 30. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004400. Epub ahead of print. PMID 39347626.
• Minasyan, Marine BS; Banh, Marian BA; Diehl, Kyra BS; Krippaehne Elise BS; Yumeen, Sara MD; Kesler, Alice DO, GouldingAnabel DO; Tilve, Ganesh BS; Vance, Terrence PhD; Wisco, Oliver J DO FAAD, FACMS. Access to Full Body Skin Exams in Los Angeles County. Cutis. May 2025
• Minasyan M, Lal K, Bridges AG. Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFS) in a child. Oral presentation at: World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology; April 2025; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Kyra Diehl, BS; Elise Krippaehne, BS; Marine Minasyan, BS; Marian Banh, BA; Sara Yumeen, MD; Fatima Mirza, MD; Karim Hajjar,BS; Justin Ng, BS; Nejma Wais, BS; Anabel Goulding, BA; Ivin Yu, BS; Marissa D. Tran, BS; Akber Sheikh, BA; Cassandra Lai, BS;Niy. Exploring Skin Pigmentation Adaptation: A Systematic Review on the Vitamin D Adaptation Hypothesis. Cutis. May2024; 113(5):15-21.
• Glassman I;Nguyen KH;Booth M;Minasyan M;Cappadona A;Venketaram V; (n.d.). Atypical staphylococcal septic arthritis in a native hip: A case report and review. Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36968330/
• Smith K, Hunt A, Agarwal S, Tasneem S, Minasyan M, Campbell B, Frasier K, Bridges AG. The harmful impact of insurance rejection of E/M codes paired with procedures in dermatologic care. Presented at: AAD Innovation Academy; July 2025; Chicago, IL.
• Tasneem S, McLaren A, Kadhium S, Ambardekar SS, Rekhi S, Minasyan M, Frasier K, Bridges AG. Unmasking the epidemic of misinformation: An advocacy for evidence-based dermatologic practice amid the social media-driven misrepresentation of prescription therapies. Oral presentation at: West Virginia Dermatological Society Meeting; August 8-9, 2025; West Virginia.
• Minasyan M, Banh M, Diehl K, Krippaehne E, Yumeen S, Kesler A, Goulding A, Tilve G, Vance T, Wisco OJ. Access to full body skin exams in Los Angeles County. Oral presentation at: Western University of Health Sciences Research Symposium; December 15, 2022; Pomona, CA, United States. (Presented by: Minasyan M)
• Minasyan M, Banh M, Diehl K, Krippaehne E, Yumeen S, Kesler A, Goulding A, Tilve G, Vance T, Wisco OJ. Access to full body skin exams in Los Angeles County. Poster presented at: Brown University LifeSpan Conference; October 7, 2022; Providence, RI, United States.
• Diehl K, Krippaehne E, Minasyan M, Banh M, Yumeen S, Mirza F, Hajjar K, Ng J, Wais N, Goulding A, Yu I, Tran MD, Sheikh A, Lai C, Niy. Exploring skin pigmentation adaptation: A systematic review on the vitamin D adaptation hypothesis. Oral presentation at: Western Medical Research Conference; January 2023; Monterey, CA.
• Minasyan M, Basks A. Organic manic disorder: A case study. Poster presented at: Western University Research Symposium; December 14, 2023; Pomona, CA, United States.

Rise and Raise Mentorship Program — Pre Med Mentor
California | Jan 2024 – Present

• Guided pre-med students through the medical school application process with personalized feedback on extracurricular activities, personal statements, and MCAT preparation.
• Facilitated workshops focused on medical school admissions, creating a supportive and motivating environment for prospective students.
• Mentored students to develop confident and effective interview skills, boosting their readiness for medical school interviews.

Pipeline to Health Care — Medical Student Volunteer
Pomona, CA | October 2021 – May 2023

• Fostered open, trusting communication between mentors and mentees by applying active listening techniques.
• Provided personalized guidance and support to help mentees develop skills and achieve their academic and career goals.
• Delivered lectures on diverse medical topics to enhance students’ foundational knowledge and interest in healthcare.

An Lanh Clinic — Medical Student Volunteer
California | Jan 2022 – Apr 2023

• Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Conducted patient interviews and accurately documented medical histories and exam findings.
• Monitored vital signs including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration during visits and hospital stays.

• Second Place for oral presentation of original research project at Western University Research Symposium
• Art Of Science Competition at UC Santa Barbara, Peoples Choice Award