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Edmonton - Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The University of Alberta offers a comprehensive 5-year Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology residency program that provides extensive training across all laboratory medicine disciplines. The program aims to train highly competent pathologists who can work in diverse settings and make substantial contributions to healthcare communities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29336
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competence by Design (CBD) approach with progressive skill development through four stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations of Discipline, Core of Discipline, and Transition to Practice.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Edmonton, including multiple hospitals and laboratory sites serving over one million population, with opportunities for rural laboratory experiences.

Focus Areas
Anatomic Pathology
Clinical Pathology
Hematopathology
Medical Biochemistry
Medical Microbiology
Laboratory Medicine
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Longitudinal rural laboratory management rotation
  • Research project requirement
  • Annual departmental research day participation
  • Interdisciplinary training opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive generalist training
  • Broad-based laboratory medicine exposure
  • Strong cooperative relationships between training programs
  • Flexible career preparation
  • Leadership skill development
Patient Populations
Western and northern Canadian patients
Urban hospital populations
Rural community patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to participate in at least one clinical or basic science research project and present results at departmental and national/international meetings.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Alberta Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Misericordia Community Hospital
  • Grey Nuns Community Hospital
  • Alberta Precision Labs Baselab
  • Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Regional laboratory
Enhanced Skills Training
Rural laboratory management
Laboratory consultation
Subspecialty exposure
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Examinations (MCCQE Part I, NAC)
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • 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.

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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.