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Vancouver - Neuropathology

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
Neuropathology
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The UBC Neuropathology Residency Training Program is a comprehensive 5-year program offering certification in Neuropathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Residents are exposed to a wide variety of clinical material in one of Canada's busiest neuropathology services, with strong clinical and academic ties to neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and anatomical pathology.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30064
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
August 15, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program follows a Competency by Design (CBD) model with four stages: transition to discipline, foundational training, core training, and transition to practice, emphasizing progressive independence and comprehensive skill development.

Training Setting

Training takes place in multiple urban teaching hospitals in Vancouver, including Vancouver General Hospital, BC Children's Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, and BC Cancer Agency.

Focus Areas
Neurodegenerative disease
Neuro-oncology
Muscle and peripheral nerve pathology
Embryopathology
Surgical neuropathology
Autopsy neuropathology
Forensic neuropathology
Peripheral nerve and muscle pathology
Special Features
  • Competency Based Medical Education (Competency by Design)
  • Research project requirement
  • Comprehensive academic curriculum
  • Close relationship with basic and clinical neurosciences programs
Program Strengths
  • Large teaching faculty with comprehensive diagnostic and research expertise
  • High volume of interesting clinical material
  • Well-developed academic curriculum
  • Strong academic and clinical neuroscience connections
Patient Populations
Adult neurology patients
Pediatric neurology patients
Oncology patients
Trauma patients
Inner-city population
HIV patients
Substance abuse patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to be involved in at least one research project, with faculty research interests spanning multiple neuroscience domains.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Vancouver General Hospital
  • BC Children's Hospital
  • BC Cancer Agency
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • BC Centre for Disease Control
  • Royal Columbian Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Comprehensive teaching hospital
Pediatric referral center
Cancer care center
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Specialty examination preparation
Autonomous practice development
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Elective evaluations
  • Research portfolio
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
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

Laboratory Medicine Orientation1 block
Neuropathology Introduction1 block

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to PracticeHalf year
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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.