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London - Neuropathology

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Neuropathology
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
Neuropathology
Basic Neurosciences
Clinical Neurosciences
Surgical Pathology
Autopsy Pathology
Neurocytology
Developmental Neuropathology
Perinatal Neuropathology
Pediatric Neuropathology
Forensic Neuropathology
Neuromuscular Pathology
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • 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
Patient Populations
Adult surgical patients
Autopsy cases
Pediatric patients
Neuromuscular patients
Forensic cases
Research Opportunities

Abundant research opportunities with regular publications and conference presentations, access to extensive pathological material, and funding for scientific conference attendance.

Teaching Hospitals
  • London Health Sciences Centre
  • University Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Referral center
Enhanced Skills Training
Electron Microscopy
Immunopathology
Molecular Pathology
Cytogenetics
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
  • January 26-30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CanMEDS Roles evaluation
  • Short-answer question exams
  • Practical (glass slide and image-based) exams
  • Oral examinations
  • End-of-rotation assessments
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

PGY Level: Salary

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

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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.