Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary

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Anatomic Pathology (Residency Training)

Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary

Faculty:Faculty of Medicine
Degree:Not Applicable
Field of Study:Anatomy
Pathology
Length:5 Year(s)

Description:

The Anatomical Pathology Residency program is five years in duration (four years of anatomical pathology and one basic clinical year). The basic clinical year is designed to provide exposure to most of the medical and surgical services that rely heavily on the pathology laboratory and to prepare the resident for the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part II.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    To be eligible to participate in the Canadian Resident Matching Service you must be either a medical student or graduate having obtained or obtaining a medical degree by July 1 from a Liaison Committee on Medical Education / Committee on Accreditation on Canadian Medical Schools (LCME/CACMS) accredited school, a school of osteopathic medicine or an international medical school.

    Specific requirements include an academic record which demonstrates special proficiency, a proven interest in those subjects related to anatomic pathology, a proven interest in anatomic pathology, and an interest and proven experience in research, both clinical and basic science.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      All selection to the residency program is through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). The program is especially interested in selecting candidates with: an academic record which demonstrates special proficiency; a proven interest in those subjects related to anatomic pathology; a proven interest in anatomic pathology. This can be demonstrated by electives in the specialty or related fields; and an interest and proven experience in research, both clinical and basic science.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on June 18, 2009