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Toronto - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
CMG Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto offers the largest Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program in Canada, with extensive training opportunities across multiple tertiary referral centers. The program seeks to equip trainees to be future pathology leaders, focusing on developing competent specialists capable of advancing patient care and integrating complex medical knowledge.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30058
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education following the Royal College Competency By Design framework, with a focus on progressive skill development through structured training stages and protected academic time.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Toronto, with training across multiple major teaching hospitals and institutions serving a metropolitan population of over 2.6 million.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Pathology
Molecular Pathology
Oncology Pathology
Pediatric Pathology
Forensic Pathology
Neuropathology
Cytopathology
Special Features
  • Half day per week protected research time
  • Opportunities for interprovincial and international electives
  • Annual Departmental Research Day
  • Wellness activities including Annual Resident Wellness Day
  • Competency Based Medical Education framework
  • Potential for graduate degree pursuit (MSc/PhD)
Program Strengths
  • Largest pathology residency program in Canada
  • Extensive research infrastructure
  • Diverse training sites
  • Strong academic curriculum
  • 1:4 resident to faculty ratio
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Oncology patients
Forensic cases
Diverse urban population
Research Opportunities

Residents are supported in finding research projects, matched with faculty supervisors, and given 0.5 days per week of protected research time.

Teaching Hospitals
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Health Centre
  • Toronto General Hospital
  • Toronto Western Hospital
  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
  • Trillium Health Partners
  • Michael Garron Hospital
  • North York General Hospital
  • Scarborough Health Network
  • Lakeridge Health Network
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Forensic pathology unit
Enhanced Skills Training
Potential graduate degree opportunities
Research skill development
Leadership training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Research/publications
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
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.