St. John's - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorCMG stream
At a glance
- Approx. quota
- 2
- Length
- 5
- Applications per year
- 51–200
- Offered interviews
- 76–100%
CMG stream · open to Canadian medical graduates
Interviews
2 dates, 2–3 Feb 2027
St. John's, 9 teaching sites · optional rural rotation
What stands out about this program
Optional one-month rural pathology rotation in NL, NB or PEI with accommodation provided.
From “Program curriculum” on the CaRMS page
- Memorial University offers a five-year Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency following the Competence by Design curriculum.
- Rotations occur mainly at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, with some at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital and pediatric pathology at the Janeway.
- A research project is required, and an optional one-month rural rotation with provided accommodation is available.
What training looks like
- Setting
- Academic / tertiary hospital
- Rural exposure
- Optional rural rotation
- Focus areas
- Small program
- Research
- Required · research project
- Getting around
- Housing away from the home site is provided or paid for
By year
- PGY-1
- Foundations of Discipline (Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology)4 blocks
- Choice between Surgery (ENT or Urology), Medicine (Dermatology, Hematology, or Gastroenterology), or Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology or Radiation Oncology)2 selective blocks
- Transition to Discipline (Orientation to Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology)1 block
- Pediatric Oncology1 block
- Medical Oncology1 block
- General Surgery1 block
- General Internal Medicine1 block
- Gynecology1 block
- elective1 elective block
- PGY-2
- Breast pathologyUp to 2 blocks per subspecialty
- CytopathologyUp to 2 blocks per subspecialty
- DermatopathologyUp to 2 blocks per subspecialty
- Gastrointestinal pathologyUp to 2 blocks per subspecialty
- Genitourinary pathologyUp to 2 blocks per subspecialty
- Gynecologic pathologyUp to 2 blocks per subspecialty
- Head and Neck pathologyUp to 2 blocks per subspecialty
- PGY-4
- elective periodsix-month
- PGY-5
- hot seat/transition to practice resident in surgical pathology
Other rotations
- pediatric pathology (Year 3 to Year 5)
- cytopathology (Year 3 to Year 5)
- neuropathology (Year 3 to Year 5)
- molecular pathology (Year 3 to Year 5)
- forensic pathology (Year 3 to Year 5)
- Rural Pathology Experience (one month · James Paton Memorial Hospital (Gander, NL), Western Memorial Hospital (Corner Brook, NL), Saint John Reginal Hospital (Saint John, NB) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Charlottetown, PEI))
Where you train
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador: 9 teaching sites; optional rural rotation.
- Health Sciences Centre
- Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
- Office of the Examiner (Forensic Pathology) - Health Sciences Centre
- Regional Cytology Reference Laboratory (Cytopathology) - L. A. Miller Center
- James Paton Memorial Hospital (Gander, NL · rural or distributed site)
- Western Memorial Hospital (Corner Brook, NL · rural or distributed site)
- Saint John Regional Hospital (Saint John, NB · rural or distributed site)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Charlottetown, PEI · rural or distributed site)
Record systems at the listed sites: Clinical Information System at 1 of 9, CorCare at 5; no published record for 3.
Hospital facts
Public figures for hospitals named above, each with its source and reference period. They describe the hospital, not the program. We match names to the sources by name, so check each source before you rely on it.
- Clinical record
- CorCare, fully electronic record since Apr 2026
Saint John Regional Hospital
- Inpatient beds
- 445
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Clinical record
- Clinical Information System (CIS), since 2008, system named (how far it goes is not stated)
For the other sites: Newfoundland and Labrador doesn't publish this as open data.
About St. John's
People
110,525residents, 2021 Census
Housing
2.1%rental vacancy rate
Winter and summer
−3.6 °CJanuary mean16.5 °CJuly mean
Job outlook
Very goodfor the specialty here, 2025–2027
How they choose
- Application file components
- CV
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular
- Leadership skills
- MSPRs
- Personal letters
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
- Return of service
- Not required · CMGs only
Interviews and info sessions
- Interview dates (2027 match)
- 2 and 3 Feb 2027
- Format
- Virtual
- Panel
Info sessions
None listed on the program’s CaRMS page (opens in a new tab) (read 20 Oct 2026) or on CANPREPP’s events calendar (read 24 Oct 2026). Programs add sessions through the fall.
3 Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology info sessions at other programsAll info sessions
Pay and call
| Level | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $69,175 / year |
| PGY-2 | $74,779 / year |
| PGY-3 | $79,848 / year |
| PGY-4 | $85,137 / year |
| PGY-5 | $90,868 / year |
Call
- Call (provincial max)
- 1 day in 4 in-house, on average
- Post-call rule (provincial)
- May be relieved at 10:00 on the next regular work day, after handover, when call involved continuous or intensive care
- Max continuous duty (provincial)
- No new responsibilities after the 24th hour of duty, apart from handover
Benefits
- Additional optional benefits
- 100% employee paid
- Annual vacation
- 4 weeks/year
- CMPA dues
- 100% reimbursement
- Conference leave
- 7 days/pd
- Extended health insurance
- Mandatory medical, basic life and AD&Dhttp://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/hrs/working_with_us/employee_benefits.html
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Up to One year
- Meal allowance
- $105 per month
- Parking fees
- $5/year
- Provincial health insurance
- Contact Medical Care Plan1-866-449-4459
- Resident Student
- Full-time status
- Sick leave
- 1 day per month
- Statutory holidays
- 1-1/2 x pay or paid day off
Past matches
Open after round 1 in 6 of 8 years (2019–2026); still open after round 2 in 2 of 9 years.
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| Year | Open after round 1 | Open after round 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | not available | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 positions open after round 1 in 2019, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab) | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 positions open after round 1 in 2020, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab) | 1 position open after round 2 in 2020, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab) |
| 2021 | 2 positions open after round 1 in 2021, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab) | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 positions open after round 1 in 2023, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab) | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 positions open after round 1 in 2024, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab) | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 position open after round 1 in 2025, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab) | 1 position open after round 2 in 2025, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab) |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
What this means
- A position can go unfilled because of where the site is, because it is open to IMGs only or to another restricted stream, or because the quota changed late.
- It says nothing about the quality of the training or how heavy the workload is.
- A site’s numbers are shown when it had positions open after round 1 in at least 2 of 8 years or at least 3 in one year.
Year by year
2027 match
| Stream | Positions | Length | Interviews | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMG stream | 2 | 5 years | 2 dates, 2–3 Feb 2027 | Nothing noted |
2026 match
| Stream | Positions | Length | Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMG stream | 2 | 5 years | 2 dates, 29–30 Jan 2026 |
The 2026 page of the CMG stream: our summary of its CaRMS description
- Memorial University offers a comprehensive 5-year Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- The program focuses on producing competent pathology specialists through a Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum, emphasizing patient-centered care, research opportunities, and progressive skill development.
- Research
- A research project is required during residency, with project ideas encouraged from year 1 and an annual Resident Research Day.
- Training setting
- Urban medical center in St. John's, Newfoundland, with training across multiple hospital sites including Health Sciences Centre, Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre, and St. Clare's Mercy Hospital.
- Teaching approach
- Patient-centered, evidence-based training with progressive independence, emphasizing competency development through structured rotations, academic rounds, and research opportunities.
- Enhanced skills
- Not stated on CaRMS page
- What the program looked at
- CV review
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Reports (MSPRs)
- Personal letters
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Academic transcripts
Contacts and links
- Program director
Dr. Stephanie Reid
CaRMS lists no email for the director.
- Program office
Program Administrator
Per CaRMS. Staff change during the cycle, so check the CaRMS program page(opens in a new tab) before emailing.
Program websiteWebsiteCANPREPPCANPREPPincludes a resident experience section, describes academic half-dayFrom the programMemorial University, Faculty of Medicine(opens in a new tab)This program on CaRMS(opens in a new tab)
Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology elsewhere
Nearest to St. John's
- Bilingual
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