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Halifax - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
Dalhousie University offers a dynamic 5-year Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program based at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. The program provides comprehensive training across multiple pathology subspecialties, emphasizing a collegial learning environment with abundant case volumes and diverse clinical experiences.
- Program ID
- 29254
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 24, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Structured, competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing one-on-one supervision, comprehensive curriculum, and tailored learning experiences.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical center in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with training sites across multiple hospitals in the Maritime provinces including Halifax, Dartmouth, and Saint John, NB.
- Competency By Design (CBD) training system
- Academic half day every Wednesday
- Research project requirement
- Conference presentation funding
- Multihead teaching microscopes
- Research methods course
- Resident research coordinator
- Flexible elective time
- Excellent research infrastructure
- High Royal College exam success rate
- Diverse subspecialty exposure
- Strong community and academic training balance
- Comprehensive resident support
Residents are required to complete at least one research project, with financial support for conference presentations and dedicated research methods training.
- QEII Health Sciences Centre
- IWK Health Centre
- NS Medical Examiners Office
- Saint John Regional Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- Academic record
- Communication skills
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- Interview performance
- Research/leadership experience
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
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 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.