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Calgary - Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Calgary Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program is an innovative 5-year training program focused on producing skilled laboratory physicians. The program offers comprehensive training across multiple laboratory disciplines, with a unique emphasis on laboratory management and pathology informatics.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29672
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum with progressive training through four stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations, Core of Discipline, and Transition to Practice, emphasizing progressive independence and entrustable professional activities.

Training Setting

Urban academic environment with multiple training sites including Diagnostic and Scientific Centre, Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Children's Hospital, and 12 additional community/rural laboratories in Southern Alberta.

Focus Areas
Clinical Pathology
Laboratory Management
Pathology Informatics
Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
Medical Microbiology
Clinical Chemistry
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBD)
  • Longitudinal Community Laboratory Management Experience
  • Research project requirement
  • Academic half-day sessions
  • Rural hospital laboratory mentorship
  • Conference attendance and research presentation support
Program Strengths
  • First new Clinical Pathology training program in Canada in years
  • Comprehensive laboratory management training
  • Extensive research opportunities
  • Diverse training environments
  • Strong mentorship from clinical pathologists
Patient Populations
Inpatient
Outpatient
Pediatric
Oncology
Community hospital patients
Rural healthcare populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete one research project, with additional research activities supported. Travel expenses covered for research presentations, and dedicated research coordinator available.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Health Campus
  • Medical Examiner's Office
  • Red Deer Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Urban laboratory
Enhanced Skills Training
Laboratory Management
Pathology Informatics
Quality Assurance
Rural Laboratory Training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Examinations
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Personal letters
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$81,584

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends: weekday in-house –  $118.02weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72weekday home call – $59.01weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
CMPA dues paid: $1,500
Dental plan: 75% premium paid
Educational leave: 14 days paid leave
Extended health insurance: 75% premium paid$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Frequency of calls: In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Life insurance: 100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved: 100% paid
Long-term disability insurance: 100% paid for 75% gross income
Maternity Leave: 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)
Parental Leave: 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave

... and 4 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Infectious Diseases • 1 block
Medical Oncology • 1 block
Hematology • 1 block
Pediatric oncology/hematology • 1 block
Gyne/Oncology • 1 block
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.