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Montreal - Pathologie diagnostique et moléculaire

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Pathologie diagnostique et moléculaire
Regular Stream
3 Positions
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The Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program at the Université de Montréal aims to prepare students for pathology practice and equip them with the skills and knowledge to pass the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty certification exams. The program provides exposure to digital pathology/artificial intelligence and molecular pathology, enabling residents to adapt to emerging challenges in diagnostic and molecular pathology.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29983
Quota
3 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focusing on progressive independence, with an emphasis on microscopy skills, autonomous learning, and rigorous work practices.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple hospital sites in Montreal, including CHUM, CHU Sainte-Justine, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, and the Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine Laboratory.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Pathology
Molecular Pathology
Digital Pathology
Artificial Intelligence in Pathology
Special Features
  • 5-year residency program
  • Exposure to digital pathology and AI
  • Comprehensive molecular pathology training
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across multiple pathology subspecialties
  • Strong focus on emerging technologies
  • Bilingual (French) training environment
Patient Populations
Oncology patients
Pediatric patients
Surgical patients
Forensic cases
Research Opportunities

Dedicated research periods integrated into the curriculum, with opportunities for research in various pathology subspecialties

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHUM
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
  • Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de médecine légale
  • Pierre-Boucher (CSSS)
Training Setting Type
Academic medical centers
Tertiary care centers
Forensic laboratory
Enhanced Skills Training
Molecular Biology
Digital Pathology
Forensic Pathology
Subspecialty rotations
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 3 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Reference letters
  • Optional stage performance
  • Interview performance
  • Research achievements
Compensation & Benefits

Quebec provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$49,258

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$69,658

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Adoption leave: 29 to 38 weeks55 to 75 % of salary
Annual vacation: 20 days/year
Assistant Resident Coordinator: $425/month
Call Premium: $607/28 days
Conference leave: 7 days pd/year
Dental Plan: Yes, available for a fee
Exam leave: Day (s) of the exam
Extended Health Insurance: Yes
Leave for death in family: From 1 to 5 days depending on the family member
Leave of absence without pay (exceptional measure): 12 months maximum
Life insurance: Yes
Long-Term disability insurance: Yes

... and 16 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

Oncological Surgery1 periodCHUM/HSJ/HMR
Pediatric Hemato-Oncology1 periodCHUM/HSJ/HMR
Gyneco-Oncology1 periodCHUM/HSJ/HMR
Night Surgery Stage1 periodCHUM/HSJ/HMR
Elective Clinic Stage1 periodCHUM/HSJ/HMR
Laboratory Medicine Introduction2 periodsCHUM
Research1 period
Dermatopathology1 periodHSJ
Breast Pathology2 periodsCHUM/HMR
Medico-Surgical Pathology1 periodCHUM/HSJ/HMR
Macro Frozen Section1 periodCHUM/HSJ/HMR

PGY-2 Rotations

Autopsy2 consecutive periodsCHUM
Genitourinary2 consecutive periodsCHUM/HMR
GI-Hepatic Pathology2 consecutive periodsCHUM/HMR
Gynecological Pathology2 consecutive periodsCHUM/HMR
Cytopathology2 periods
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Pathology1 periodCHUM
Hematopathology1 periodCHUM/HMR
ORL Pathology1 periodCHUM/HMR

PGY-3 Rotations

Molecular Biology2 periodsHSJ and CHUM/HMR
Cytopathology Introduction2 consecutive periodsCHUM/HMR
Forensic Pathology1 period
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Pathology1 periodCHUM
Hematopathology1 periodCHUM/HMR
ORL Pathology1 periodCHUM/HMR
Pediatric Pathology2 consecutive periods
Subspecialty Electives3 periods

PGY-4 Rotations

Neuropathology2 periods
Advanced Subspecialty Stages11 periods

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to Practice2 consecutive periods
Advanced Subspecialty Stages11 periods
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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.