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Halifax - Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology
Dalhousie University's Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology (DCP) residency is a comprehensive five-year program offering diverse training experiences across the Maritime provinces. The program provides residents with extensive exposure to multiple pathology subspecialties, preparing them for flexible and competitive careers in laboratory medicine.
- Program ID
- 29684
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education with progressive independence, emphasizing comprehensive training across multiple pathology subspecialties and providing structured educational support through academic half-days, research opportunities, and mentorship.
Training Setting
Primary training at Halifax QEII Health Science Center with rotations across multiple hospitals in the Maritime provinces, including sites in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
- Academic half-day every Wednesday
- Mandatory research project
- Conference funding up to $3,000 per year
- Resident Review Course reimbursement
- Presentation opportunities at national conferences
- Community rotation experiences
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) approach
- Comprehensive training across multiple pathology subspecialties
- Strong research support
- Excellent job placement record
- Diverse training environments
- Supportive and collegial faculty
- Emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion
Mandatory research project with dedicated support, funding for conference presentations, and opportunities to publish and present at national conferences.
- QEII Health Science Center
- IWK Health Center
- Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Saint John Regional Hospital
- Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital
- The Moncton Hospital
- Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Interview Dates
- January 26, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- Interview performance
- Maritime connections
- Indigenous or Black identity
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$69,867
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$91,777
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 2 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.