Biography

Dr. Elston's expertise is in complex medical dermatology, inpatient dermatology and dermatopathology. She has productive collaborations with several investigators in the Departments of Dermatology, hematology/oncology, pathology, and infectious disease.

Education & Training

Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2018

Medical School
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 2014

Undergraduate School
Cornell University, 2010

Societies

American Academy of Dermatology
American Society of Dermatopathology
Women's Dermatology Society
Society for Dermatology Hospitalists
Medical Dermatology Society
Alabama Dermatology Society
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Association of Professors of Dermatology
VA Dermatology National Chief Communication Network
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Appropriate Use Criteria Workgroup (SCC AUC)
Derm Squared, Early Career Dermatology Steering Committee Member

Awards & Honors

Faculty Educator of the Year for UAB Dermatology, 2020-2021, 2024-2025
Argus Award, Best MS2 Course: Musculoskeletal & Skin, Heersink School of Medicine, 2023
UAB Provider Communication Award, 2020, 2022, 2023
Chief Fellow, Dermatopathology Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, 2018-2019
Chief Resident, Dermatology Residency, Cleveland Clinic, 2017-2018

Contact Information

Regina Farmer
Program Coordinator
Phone: 205-934-5188
Email: rlfarmer@uabmc.edu