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London - Neuropathology
The Neuropathology training program at Western University is one of Canada's oldest and most productive programs. It provides world-class training in Neuropathology, focusing on developing residents who can become consultant neuropathologists and leaders in the field through comprehensive clinical, research, and academic experiences.
- Program ID
- 29216
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 19, 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 daily hands-on learning with staff neuropathologists, academic rounds, and a Socratic approach to diagnostic skill development.
Training Setting
Centralized at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, with a modern, fully-equipped pathology department serving over 2.5 million people in Southern Ontario.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum
- Weekly academic half-day
- Unknown microscopic slide sessions
- Neuroscience Grand Rounds
- Self-assessment program for PGY4/PGY5
- Up to 12 months of elective rotations
- Research opportunities
- Mandatory two-month Pediatric Neuropathology rotation
- Exposure to cytogenetics, molecular pathology, and electron microscopy
- Oldest and most productive Neuropathology program in Canada
- Strong interdisciplinary collaborations
- Comprehensive training across multiple neuropathology domains
- Extensive research opportunities
- High Royal College examination success rate
- Integrated academic and clinical training
Abundant research opportunities with regular publications and conference presentations, access to extensive pathological material, and funding for scientific conference attendance.
- London Health Sciences Centre
- University Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 26, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- January 30, 2026
- January 26-30, 2026
- CanMEDS Roles evaluation
- Short-answer question exams
- Practical (glass slide and image-based) exams
- Oral examinations
- End-of-rotation assessments
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.
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.