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Vancouver - Hematological Pathology
The UBC Hematological Pathology residency is a four-year Royal College–accredited program delivered in a Competence by Design (CBD) format. Residents train in all aspects of Hematological Pathology, including morphology, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, coagulation, bone marrow procurement, and transfusion medicine. The program includes rotations at major academic centres, regional hospitals, Canadian Blood Services, and community laboratories, supported by a large and diverse teaching faculty.
- Program ID
- 29396
- Quota
- 1 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program uses a Competence by Design (CBD) format with four stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations of Discipline, Core of Discipline, and Transition to Practice, emphasizing progressive learning and independence.
Training Setting
Training occurs in Metro Vancouver across multiple academic and community hospital sites, including Vancouver General Hospital, BC Cancer, BC Children's Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, and Surrey Memorial Hospital.
- Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
- Dedicated research blocks
- Opportunities to present at conferences
- Potential for peer-reviewed publications
- Distributed Academic Half Day
- National Distributed Mock Examination
- Funding for educational experiences and research projects
- Comprehensive exposure to diverse hematological disorders
- Strong academic environment
- Extensive research opportunities
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Supportive resident community
- High-volume referral center cases
Residents engage in scholarly work throughout training, with dedicated research blocks, opportunities to present at conferences, and potential for peer-reviewed publications.
- Vancouver General Hospital
- BC Cancer Vancouver
- BC Children's Hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital
- Royal Columbian Hospital
- Surrey Memorial Hospital
- CV
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
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
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 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.