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St. John's - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
Memorial University offers a comprehensive 5-year Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The program focuses on producing competent pathology specialists through a Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum, emphasizing patient-centered care, research opportunities, and progressive skill development.
- Program ID
- 29878
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 4, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Patient-centered, evidence-based training with progressive independence, emphasizing competency development through structured rotations, academic rounds, and research opportunities.
Training Setting
Urban medical center in St. John's, Newfoundland, with training across multiple hospital sites including Health Sciences Centre, Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre, and St. Clare's Mercy Hospital.
- Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
- Academic Half Day in Pathology
- Resident Research Day
- Rural Pathology Experience
- Multidisciplinary tumor board rounds
- Interprovincial elective opportunities
- Small program with personalized training
- Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
- Flexible research opportunities
- Rural rotation options
- Multidisciplinary learning environment
A research project is required during residency, with project ideas encouraged from year 1 and an annual Resident Research Day.
- Health Sciences Centre
- Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
- James Paton Memorial Hospital
- Western Memorial Hospital
- Saint John Regional Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 29, 2026
- January 30, 2026
- CV review
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Reports (MSPRs)
- Personal letters
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Academic transcripts
Newfoundland and Labrador provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$69,175
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$90,868
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 1 more benefits
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
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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.