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Vancouver - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
The UBC Diagnostic & Molecular Pathology Residency Training Program prepares residents to practice pathology in community, tertiary care, or academic settings. The 5-year program provides comprehensive training in all areas of Diagnostic & Molecular Pathology, emphasizing the pathologist's role in clinical decision-making and incorporating the newest diagnostic tools and technologies.
- Program ID
- 30470
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- Competitive RoS
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- November 21, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, one-on-one teaching, regular group rounds, and emphasis on practical skills and research integration.
Training Setting
Multiple teaching hospitals in Vancouver, including Vancouver General Hospital, BC Children's Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, and BC Cancer Agency, providing diverse clinical experiences across urban and community settings.
- Area of Special Interest (ASI) mini-fellowship in PGY-5
- Participation in lab accreditation process
- Access to American Society of Clinical Pathology Lab Management University program
- Teaching opportunities for medical students
- Internal research funding
- Conference presentation support
- Comprehensive training across multiple subspecialties
- Strong research infrastructure
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Excellent fellowship placement track record
- Flexible transition to practice opportunities
Residents are encouraged to initiate and participate in research, with internal funding available and expectations to present at conferences and UBC Pathology Day.
- Vancouver General Hospital
- BC Children's Hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital
- BC Cancer Agency
- Royal Columbian Hospital
- BC Centre for Disease Control
- Burnaby General Hospital
- Surrey Memorial Hospital
- Abbotsford Regional Hospital
Interview Dates
- February 2, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- CV
- Electives
- Research/Publications
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Interview performance
British Columbia provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$65,332
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$91,711
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 2 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 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.