Author Spotlight: Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH; Expert In Dermatopathology Board Review
- Akanksha Gupta, MD

- Jan 13
- 2 min read

Revolutionizing Dermatopathology Board Review
At Ace My Path, we are dedicated to connecting trainees with the world’s leading experts to simplify complex diagnostic challenges. Today, we are proud to feature a distinguished educator and board-certified specialist: Dr. Ashley N. Elsensohn, MD, MPH.
Dr. Elsensohn is the author of one of our most sought-after resources and was honored as the Ace My Path Author of the Quarter in 2023. Her unique perspective as both a dermatologist and a dermatopathologist provides a rare bridge between clinical presentation and microscopic diagnosis.
Introducing Dr. Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH
Dr. Elsensohn is a power-house in the world of skin health: a board-certified Dermatologist, Dermatopathologist, and Mohs Surgeon. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at Loma Linda University, where she leads the next generation of clinicians.
Her academic journey highlights a commitment to excellence:
Fellowship Training: Dermatopathology at Geisinger Health System and Mohs Micrographic Surgery at UC San Diego.
Education: Earned both her MD and MPH, allowing her to approach pathology with a broad public health and clinical lens.
Specialties: Advanced skin cancer management, Mohs surgery, and innovative virtual pathology education.
High-Yield Dermatopathology Board Review
For many pathology and dermatology residents, the skin rotation can be daunting. Dr. Elsensohn authored "Ace the Boards: Dermatopathology" specifically to solve this problem.
This book has become a staple for dermatopathology board review, known for:
Pattern Recognition: Simplifying complex architectural patterns into easy-to-remember diagnostic pearls.
High-Yield Content: Focusing on the most testable entities for the American Board of Pathology and American Board of Dermatology exams
Visual Learning: Utilizing high-quality imagery to mimic the experience of being at the microscope.
Award-Winning Education: Author of the Quarter 2023
Recognizing her immense contribution to the pathology community, Ace My Path named Dr. Elsensohn the Author of the Quarter (Q3) in 2023. This distinction is reserved for authors whose work significantly impacts trainee success and pushes the boundaries of medical publishing.
"Dr. Elsensohn’s ability to distill complex dermatologic concepts into high-yield educational material is unparalleled. Her book is an essential tool for any resident aiming to 'Ace' their pathology boards."
Optimize Your Pathology Study
Ready to master skin pathology? You can find Dr. Elsensohn’s expert-led guide and other Ace My Path books in our online store.
Purchase the Book: [Ace the Boards: Dermatopathology](https://www.acemypath.com/learning-activities)
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