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Halifax - Hematological Pathology

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Nova Scotia
Hematological Pathology
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Hematological Pathology Residency Program at Dalhousie University offers comprehensive training in a collaborative and collegial atmosphere. Located in Halifax, the program prepares residents to become safe and competent hematopathologists with opportunities for leadership and patient-centered care in Atlantic Canada.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29412
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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) using Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and progressive independence through stages of training from Transition to Discipline to Transition to Practice.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, including QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax Infirmary, and IWK Health Centre, with additional training at Saint John Regional Hospital in New Brunswick.

Focus Areas
Hematological Pathology
Transfusion Medicine
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Pediatric Hematopathology
Blood Transfusion Services
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Academic half-day every Tuesday
  • Research project opportunities
  • Conference presentation support
  • Multi-head teaching microscopes
  • Digital slide scanner
  • Annual in-house Royal College exam simulation
  • Longitudinal research time
  • Teaching opportunities for medical students and technologists
Program Strengths
  • Referral center for complex Hematopathology cases
  • Comprehensive training resources
  • Excellent facilities
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Collaborative learning environment
  • High Royal College exam and employment success rates
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Hematology patients
Oncology patients
Transplant patients
Research Opportunities

Abundant opportunities to pursue basic science and applied clinical research, with protected research time, conference presentation support, and annual research day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • QEII Health Sciences Centre
  • Halifax Infirmary
  • IWK Health Centre
  • Saint John Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Pediatric referral center
Provincial reference laboratory
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 8, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Reference letters
  • Research interest
  • Communication skills
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries

Updated February 7, 2024

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,867

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,777

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
Call stipend: Yes
CMPA dues paid: Yes
Dental coverage: Yes
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: Yes
Frequency of call: l in 4 in-hospital and for homecall
Life insurance: $100,000 of insurance
Long-term disabilityinsurance: 66.7% of salary
Maternity leave top up after one year’s service: eligible for up to a maximum of 17 weeks top-up allowance for maternity/pregnancy leave
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.30%
Provincial health insurance: Yes

... and 2 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

Transition to Discipline1 monthQEII Health Sciences Centre

PGY-2 Rotations

Foundations of Discipline10-15 monthsQEII Health Sciences Centre

PGY-3 Rotations

Core of Discipline28 monthsQEII Health Sciences Centre

PGY-4 Rotations

Transition to Practice4 monthsQEII Health Sciences Centre and Saint John Regional Hospital
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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.