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Toronto - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
IMG Stream
1 Position
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The University of Toronto offers the largest Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program in Canada, providing comprehensive training across multiple teaching hospitals. The program seeks to equip trainees to be future pathology leaders, focusing on developing competent specialists capable of integrating advanced medical knowledge and patient-centered care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30187
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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education with progressive skill development through staged training: Transition to Discipline, Foundations, Core Training, and Transition to Practice stages.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers across multiple major teaching hospitals in Toronto, serving a metropolitan population of over 2.6 million and surrounding region of 6 million people.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Pathology
Molecular Pathology
Surgical Pathology
Cytopathology
Pediatric Pathology
Neuropathology
Autopsy Pathology
Forensic Pathology
Molecular Testing
Digital Pathology
Special Features
  • Competency Based Education
  • Royal College Competency By Design framework
  • 0.5 days per week protected research time
  • Opportunities for interprovincial and international electives
  • Annual Departmental Research Day
  • Wellness activities including Annual Resident Wellness Day
  • Potential for graduate degree pursuit (MSc/PhD)
Program Strengths
  • Largest Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology program in Canada
  • Extensive research opportunities
  • Diverse training sites
  • Strong academic infrastructure
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Oncology patients
Forensic cases
Diverse urban population
Complex medical cases from tertiary referral centers
Research Opportunities

Residents are supported in finding research projects, matched with faculty supervisors, and given 0.5 days per week protected research time. Opportunities exist for graduate degree pursuit.

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

Interview Dates

  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Research activities
  • Publications
  • Elective experiences
  • Leadership skills
  • Reference letters
  • Academic performance
  • 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.