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Vancouver - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
CMG Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

The UBC Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology (DMP) residency is a comprehensive 5-year training program preparing residents to practice pathology in community, tertiary care, or academic settings. The program provides extensive training in all areas of diagnostic pathology, emphasizing the latest diagnostic tools and technologies including genomics and proteomics.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29518
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
August 19, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, emphasizing one-on-one teaching, regular rounds, and hands-on experience across multiple subspecialties.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple urban teaching hospitals in Vancouver, including comprehensive academic medical centers and specialized hospitals serving diverse patient populations.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Pathology
Molecular Pathology
Surgical Pathology
Cytopathology
Autopsy Pathology
Laboratory Administration
Special Features
  • Area of Special Interest (ASI) mini-fellowship in PGY-5
  • Participation in lab accreditation process
  • Access to ASCP Lab Management University program
  • Teaching opportunities for medical students
  • Internal research funding
  • Conference presentation support
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across all pathology subspecialties
  • Excellent research infrastructure
  • Strong faculty-to-resident ratio
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Preparation for advanced fellowships
Patient Populations
Inner city populations
Pediatric patients
Cancer patients
Trauma patients
Substance abuse populations
Communicable disease patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to initiate and participate in research, with internal funding available and expectations to present at UBC Pathology Day and national/international conferences.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Vancouver General Hospital
  • BC Cancer Agency
  • BC Children's Hospital
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • BC Centre for Disease Control
  • Royal Columbian Hospital
  • Burnaby General Hospital
  • Surrey Memorial Hospital
  • Abbotsford Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Comprehensive teaching hospital
Community hospital
Pediatric referral center
Cancer treatment center
Enhanced Skills Training
Area of Special Interest (ASI)
Lab Management
Quality Assurance
Teaching Skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 2, 2026
  • February 3, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Research/Publications
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
Compensation & Benefits

British Columbia provincial salaries

Updated July 25, 2023

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$65,332

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,711

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
CMPA dues paid: Yes. Mandatory
Dental plan: 100% Premiums Paid
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: 100% Premiums Paid
Frequency of calls: 1 in 4 onsite/1 in 3 offsite
Life insurance: 100% Premium Paid
Long-term disability insurance: Yes 100% Premiums Paid
Maternity leave: 17 weeks, plus up to 78 weeks Parental Leave
Meal allowance: No
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.5%
Provincial health insurance: 100% Premiums Paid

... and 2 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Basic Clinical Year Rotations4 blocksSt. Paul's Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital
Pathology Orientation1 blockVancouver General Hospital
General Surgical Pathology1 blockVancouver General Hospital

PGY-2 Rotations

Subspecialty RotationsMultiple blocksVarious UBC teaching hospitals

PGY-3 Rotations

Subspecialty RotationsMultiple blocksVarious UBC teaching hospitals

PGY-4 Rotations

Subspecialty RotationsMultiple blocksVarious UBC teaching hospitals

PGY-5 Rotations

Area of Special Interest (ASI)4 blocksVarious hospitals in Lower Mainland and BC
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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.