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Hamilton - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
McMaster University offers a comprehensive 5-year Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program designed to prepare residents for academic and clinical practice. The program emphasizes an integrated approach, tailoring training to individual needs while fulfilling Royal College specialty requirements and focusing on excellence in patient care and management.
- Program ID
- 30055
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, focusing on achieving Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) across different training stages.
Training Setting
Integrated regional laboratory medicine program across four teaching hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario, providing diverse clinical experiences and high patient volume.
- Competency by Design (CBD) curriculum
- Mandatory research component
- Research travel fund
- Resident Research Grant
- Research Coordinator support
- Biostatistician available
- Elective rotations outside Hamilton possible
- Flexible, individualized training
- Strong academic and research support
- Comprehensive molecular pathology training
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Collaborative regional program
Research is mandatory, with strong support including travel funds, research grants, and dedicated research coordinator.
- McMaster University Medical Centre
- Children's Hospital
- Hamilton General Hospital
- Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
- St. Joseph's Hospital
Interview Dates
- February 3, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- CV and academic achievements
- Research/publications
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
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.