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Toronto - Neuropathology
The University of Toronto Neuropathology Residency Program offers comprehensive training in the tissue diagnosis and study of neurological diseases. The program seeks to equip trainees to become future neuropathology leaders, focusing on developing competent specialists capable of advanced diagnostic and research skills in this complex medical field.
- Program ID
- 29761
- Quota
- 1 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
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Follows Royal College Competency By Design framework with progressive training stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations, Core Training, and Transition to Practice, emphasizing incremental skill development and independent practice readiness.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers across multiple hospital sites in Toronto, including University Health Network, Hospital for Sick Children, Unity Health, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and Mount Sinai Hospital.
- Competency Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
- Dedicated research opportunities
- Digital pathology and telepathology experience
- Potential for graduate degree pursuit (MSc/PhD)
- Largest neuropathology training volume in Canada
- Extensive educational resources
- Comprehensive academic curriculum
- Strong research emphasis
- Multiple training sites
Research is emphasized, with opportunities in areas like neurodegenerative diseases, brain tumors, artificial intelligence, and pediatric neuropathology. Trainees may pursue clinical or experimental projects, and some choose to complete graduate degrees.
- University Health Network (Toronto General Hospital)
- The Hospital for Sick Children
- Unity Health
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit
- Mount Sinai Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 26, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- CV/Research
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Academic transcripts
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.
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.