Maya S Aravind, MD
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About
Dr. Maya Aravind is a board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Michigan. She provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages within in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics.
Dr. Aravind serves as Ambulatory Care Clinical Chief for Dermatology. In this role, she provides operational leadership to enhance clinical processes and practice models with an emphasis on improving safety, access, and consistency of practice across all dermatology ambulatory care sites.
Dr. Aravind received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, and her master of science degree in clinical research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Following graduation, she completed her transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI, and her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology. Dr. Aravind practiced dermatology in Tennessee and Texas before joining the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2022.
Qualifications
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ResidencyUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Dermatology, Ann Arbor, United States
2014 - 2017
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Transitional YearOakwood Hospital & Medical Center, Dearborn, MI, United States
2013 - 2014
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Doctor of Medicine (MD)University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, United States
2008 - 2013
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Master of Science (MS)Clinical Research Rackham School of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
2011 - 2012
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Master of Arts (MA) Art HistoryColumbia University, New York, United States
2005 - 2008
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Post-Baccalaureate Premedical ProgramJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
2006 - 2007
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Art HistoryPrinceton University, Princeton, United States
2000 - 2004
Research Overview
- Quality improvement
- Patient safety
- General dermatology
- Skin of color
- Medical education
Recent Publications
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Rose D, Gitin A, Chua Y, Lee E, Aravind MS, Cha K. 2026 Oct 15;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterDevelopment and Pilot Evaluation of a Patient Education Aid for Electrodesiccation and Curettage in Low-Risk Skin Cancer
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Saleh Z, Spranger E, Smeets-Parmalee S, Kahlenberg JM, Gherasim C, Slomiany C, Aravind MS, Shtein R, Selman S, Packard R, Ellies T, Devine A, Marder W, Somers E. Lupus Science and Medicine, 2026 Mar 30; 13 (1):Journal ArticleIncreasing the utilization of hydroxychloroquine blood level testing in lupus: A quality improvement project
DOI:10.1136/lupus-2026-002113 -
Aravind MS. 2026 Aug 4;Presentation2026 Internal Medicine Board Review: Dermatology Review
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Aravind MS. 2026 Aug 4;PresentationArt of Observation: Training the Clinical Eye Through Museum-Based Learning
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Aravind MS. 2026 Aug 4;PresentationBrief Faculty Development Series Webinar: Handling a Patient Safety Event
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Busschots M, Olivia R, Aravind MS. 2026 Mar 27;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterArt of Observation: A Longitudinal Arts-Focused Curriculum for Dermatology Residents
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Aravind MS. 2026 Aug 4;PresentationDermatology in Primary Care: Treatment, Procedures and Referral Guidelines
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Saleh Z, Spranger E, Ellies T, Smeets S, Aravind MS, Slomiany C, Selman S, Gherasim C, Packard R, Devine A, Marder W, Somers E, Kahlenberg JM, Wright J, Shtein R. 2025 Oct 21;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterIntegrating Hydroxychloroquine Blood Tests for Optimal Lupus Management