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Ottawa - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
The University of Ottawa offers a comprehensive 5-year Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program leading to Royal College specialty examinations. The program follows the Competency-By-Design (CBD) pathway and emphasizes CanMEDS roles with dedicated academic days, research opportunities, and a strong focus on resident education and wellness.
- Program ID
- 29732
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on CanMEDS roles, progressive independence, and comprehensive skill development through staged training and work-based assessments.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple campuses of The Ottawa Hospital (General, Civic, and Riverside), Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and University of Ottawa Heart Institute, providing a diverse and comprehensive clinical experience.
- Weekly full academic day on Mondays
- Annual Pathology Retreat
- Visiting professor program
- Travel fund for conferences
- Yearly wellness fund
- Competency-By-Design (CBD) curriculum
- Dedicated research time
- Elective opportunities
- Pathology Laboratory Medicine Rounds
- Monthly journal club
- Comprehensive 5-year training program
- Modern diagnostic facilities
- Strong emphasis on resident wellness
- Extensive subspecialty exposure
- Dedicated academic and research time
- Nationally recognized teaching staff
Dedicated research time, opportunities to present at national and international meetings, and encouragement of scholarly activities.
- The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
- The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
- The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
- University of Ottawa Heart Institute
- Dynacare Private Laboratory
Interview Dates
- January 26, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- January 30, 2026
- MCCQE Part I
- NAC examination
- Medical school transcript
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Letters of reference
- Personal letter
- CV/Résumé
- Electives
- Interview performance
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
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 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.