JoanNeptunemed

MD from Puerto Rico | Aspiring Derm/IM | Advocate for skin equity & mentorship | Artist, dancer & sunset chaser | UCC SOM (LCME-accredited) | Views my own

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

@DrStevenTChen Universe really said “clinical correlation” 😅 Read the thread yesterday, saw the case today.

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

Can’t wait to keep building on this work and collaborating with others to bridge gaps in dermatologic access and education. Grateful to @AADskin for the platform and inspiration. 💙

#DermTwitter #AAD2025 #HealthEquity #PuertoRico

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

Just a week out from the #AADInnovation Academy in Chicago, and I’m still buzzing with excitement! 🤗 I had the amazing opportunity to present two research projects focused on dermatologic care in underserved populations in Puerto Rico. 🧵👇 #DermTwitter #AAD2025

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

@DrStevenTChen Recognizing PIRME is key to enabling safe ICI rechallenge—preventing misdiagnosis and allowing patients to continue potentially life-extending cancer therapies. A strong reminder of dermatology’s critical role in broader clinical outcomes. 🧠💡 #OncoDerm #irAEs #DermTwitter

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

🎓 On June 7, I officially became an MD.
Grateful for the mentors, peers, patients, and loved ones who walked alongside me.
This milestone is not just mine — it’s shared with everyone who believed, supported, and lifted me through the journey.
#MD2025 #MedSchoolGrad #Gratitude

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

Interesting development: Scalp tattooing with minoxidil, dutasteride, and copper peptides shows potential after 5 sessions. Curious to see more data on this approach.

#HairLoss #Dermatology #AIinMedicine #Minoxidil #Dutasteride

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New approach to hair loss treatment: Scalp tattooing with minoxidil, dutasteride, and copper peptides shows promise after 5 monthly sessions. Visual results were evaluated using ChatGPT’s image analysis: https://t.co/UAEDAHt1D7

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

My heart feels a little heavier today. I miss my dad more than ever this Father’s Day. Becoming a doctor, just like him, has been my way of keeping him close. His example still guides me, through every step, every challenge, every dream🤍
#FathersDay #DoctorLikeDad #AlwaysWithMe

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

Honor Roll Night ✨ Grateful for the recognition, but even more grateful for the family and friends who lifted me through every challenge. #MedSchool #HonorRoll #Gratitude

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

We covered skin basics, and reviewed key papers including the role of dermoscopy in early melanoma diagnosis! Can’t wait to keep this going, education is so important, especially in an underserved region like Puerto Rico where access to dermatologic care is limited.

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

Yesterday, May 3, we held our first Dermatology Interest Group Journal Club, & it was a huge success! Grateful for the community we’re building and proud of the incredible presentations by Coral Martes, Sofía Laguna and CeraVe/La Roche-Posay✨🥼#DermTwitter #MedStudent

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

Still in awe after an unforgettable weekend at AAMC RISE in D.C.! Grateful for the opportunity to learn from inspiring educators and connect with incredible future colleagues from across the country—your stories and energy were everything! #AAMCRISE #MedStudent #Leadership

[Marcel Grau @_mgrau_]

Hey #MedTwitter! I'm Marcel Grau MS3 at UCC 🇵🇷, future #GeneralSurgeon in the making!

When I'm not scrubbing in or studying, you’ll find me behind a camera 📸 or shooting hoops 🏀

Excited to learn, and grow with this awesome community. Let’s get it! 🔪

#Match2026 #SurgTwitter

[JoanNeptunemed @JoanNeptuneMed]

Hola #MedTwitter! I’m an MS4 at UCC SOM (LCME-accredited), passionate about DERM, IM, education, & health equity. Excited to start prelim IM at San Juan VA and apply to derm for 2025–2026. Proudly Puerto Rican—lover of art, dancing, and mofongo. Looking forward to connecting! 🇵🇷