Dr. Colin Trout was born and raised in southeastern New Mexico. He graduated from New Mexico State University in 1991 with a bachelor of science in biology. He attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine and graduated with his M.D. in 2000 as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
In January of 2003, he began his dermatology residency program at the University of Arizona. He completed his dermatology residency program in December 2005. Dr. Trout is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology.