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Edmonton - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Alberta offers a comprehensive 5-year Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program that provides extensive training across multiple hospital sites. The program aims to produce top-quality diagnostic pathologists through exposure to a large volume of cases, teaching opportunities, and research experiences in a collaborative environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30107
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, focusing on developing medical experts who can integrate diagnostic techniques, collaborate effectively, and contribute to patient care through research and teaching.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Edmonton, including University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Grey Nuns Community Hospital, Misericordia Community Hospital, and Alberta Precision Laboratories Base Lab.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Pathology
Molecular Pathology
Anatomical Pathology
Forensic Pathology
Subspecialty Pathology
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Multiple hospital site rotations
  • Research project requirement
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Royal College exam preparation
  • Dedicated research opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Huge volume of diagnostic cases
  • Excellent teaching infrastructure
  • Expanding research opportunities
  • World-class molecular pathology laboratory
  • Strong Royal College exam preparation
  • Flexible training across multiple sites
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Oncology patients
Surgical patients
Forensic cases
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a research project and are encouraged to participate in departmental research with opportunities in areas like renal, transplantation, pulmonary, GI, gynecologic, breast, and head and neck research.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Alberta Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Grey Nuns Community Hospital
  • Misericordia Community Hospital
  • Alberta Precision Laboratories Base Lab
  • Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Laboratory facility
Enhanced Skills Training
Molecular diagnostics
Digital pathology
Research methodology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Résumé
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
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

Orientation to Histology, Anatomy, and Basic Pathology • 2 blocks
Emergency Medicine • 1 block
Internal Medicine • 1 block
Gynecologic Oncology • 1 block
Medical Oncology • 1 block
Surgery • 1 block
Vacation • 1 block
Re-Orientation to Pathology • 1 block
Anatomical Pathology Junior • 2 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

Medical Examiner/Junior Autopsy • 1 blockMEO/UAH/RAH
Junior Autopsy • 1 blockUAH/RAH
Anatomical Pathology Junior • Multiple blocksUAH, RAH, GNH, MCH, BL
Elective • 1 block

PGY-3 Rotations

Cytology Junior • 2 blocksBL/UAH
Dermatopathology • 1 blockUAH
Molecular Pathology • 1 block
Breast Pathology • 1 blockMCH
Anatomical Pathology Senior • Multiple blocksMCH, RAH
Neuropathology • 2 blocks
Pediatric Pathology • 1 block
Electives • 2 blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Senior Autopsy • 1 blockUAH/RAH
Anatomical Pathology Senior • Multiple blocksUAH, RAH, GNH, BL
Cytology Senior • 1 blockUAH/BL
Lymph Node Pathology • 1 block
Molecular Pathology • 1 block
Forensic Pathology • 2 blocks
Study Leave • 1 block
Elective • 1 block

PGY-5 Rotations

Anatomical Pathology Senior • Multiple blocksUAH, RAH, BL
Study Leave • 1 block
Electives • 8 blocks
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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.