Toronto - Neuropathology
University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
At a glance
- Approx. quota
- 1
- Length
- 5
- Applications per year
- 51–200
- Offered interviews
- 26–50%
CMG stream · open to Canadian medical graduates
IMG stream · open to international medical graduates
Info session
details info sessions of this programMon 16 Nov 2026,8:00–9:00 pm ESTvia CANPREPP source (opens in a new tab)
Interviews
Not stated on CaRMS page
Toronto, 6 teaching sites
What stands out about this program
The program says its teaching material volume is larger than any other centre in Canada.
From “Training sites” on the CaRMS page
Ten neuropathology faculty across six training sites, including a provincial forensic pathology unit.
From “Program highlights” on the CaRMS page
- This is a 5-year neuropathology residency at the University of Toronto, following the Royal College Competency By Design framework.
- Training draws on six Toronto sites, including Toronto General Hospital, SickKids, Sunnybrook and the Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit, operating as a single unit.
- Residents present their research projects at an annual Departmental Research Day, and there are no mandatory rural rotations.
What training looks like
- Setting
- Academic / tertiary hospital
- Rural exposure
- Not stated on CaRMS page
- Research
- Required · research project · protected time
By year
Not stated on CaRMS page
Other rotations
- orientation to Neuropathology and an introduction to laboratory services (Transition to Discipline Stage · 2 block)
- neurology (Foundations Stage)
- neurosurgery (Foundations Stage)
- pediatric neurology (Foundations Stage)
- neuroradiology (Foundations Stage)
- internal medicine (Foundations Stage)
- autopsy (Foundations Stage)
- cytopathology (Foundations Stage)
- surgical pathology (Foundations Stage)
Not stated on CaRMS page
Other rotations
- orientation to Neuropathology and an introduction to laboratory services (Transition to Discipline Stage · 2 block)
- neurology (Foundations Stage)
- neurosurgery (Foundations Stage)
- pediatric neurology (Foundations Stage)
- neuroradiology (Foundations Stage)
- internal medicine (Foundations Stage)
- autopsy (Foundations Stage)
- cytopathology (Foundations Stage)
- surgical pathology (Foundations Stage)
- surgical neuropathology (Core Training Stage)
- muscle and nerve pathology (Core Training Stage)
- autopsy and forensic neuropathology (Core Training Stage)
- pediatric and perinatal neuropathology (Core Training Stage)
- training experiences designed to support readiness for independent practice (Transition to Practice stage · 6 blocks)
Where you train
Toronto, Ontario: 6 teaching sites.
- The University Health Network (Toronto General Hospital)
- The Hospital for Sick Children
- Unity Health
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- the Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit
- Mount Sinai Hospital
Record systems at the listed sites: Epic at 4 of 6, Oracle Health (Cerner) at 1; no published record for 1.
Moving to a new system: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (scheduled 2027). Mount Sinai Hospital.
Hospital facts
What official sources say for hospitals named above, each with its source and the date we read it. They describe the hospital, not the program. We match names to the sources by name, so check each source before you rely on it.
The University Health Network (Toronto General Hospital)
- Clinical record
- Epic, system named (how far it goes is not stated)
The Hospital for Sick Children
- Clinical record
- Epic, system named (how far it goes is not stated)
Unity Health
- Clinical record
- Epic, fully electronic record since Nov 2024
Show facts for 2 more sitesShow fewer
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Clinical record
- Oracle Health, moving to a new system, scheduled 2027
Mount Sinai Hospital
- Clinical record
- Epic (shared instance with Unity Health), moving to a new system
Hospital size and activity: Ontario doesn't publish this as open data.
About Toronto
People
2,794,356residents, 2021 Census
Housing
3.0%rental vacancy rate
Winter and summer
−3.5 °CJanuary mean22.5 °CJuly mean
Job outlook
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, CMG stream
- Not stated on CaRMS page. Check the provincial return-of-service rules.
- Return of service, IMG stream
- Required
- IMG requirements, IMG stream
- Assessment by a provincial clinical assessment program
- “All IMG candidates accepted to residency training programs will be required to undergo an Assessment Verification Period (AVP). This assessment period is normally 12 weeks in length”
Interviews and info sessions
- Interview dates (2027 match)
- Not stated on CaRMS page
- Format
- Virtual
- Panel
Info sessions
Mon 16 Nov 2026
8:00–9:00 pm EST
Info session · VirtualCANPREPP source (opens in a new tab)
Pay and call
| Level | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $73,367 / year |
| PGY-2 | $79,670 / year |
| PGY-3 | $85,564 / year |
| PGY-4 | $92,701 / year |
| PGY-5 | $98,567 / year |
Call
- Call (provincial max)
- 7 nights in 28 in-house
- Post-call rule (provincial)
- No new patient responsibilities after 24 hours in-hospital, except what clinical handover needs
- Max continuous duty (provincial)
- 24 hours in-hospital, then relieved after handover (up to 2 hours)
Past matches
No repeated vacancies in CaRMS’s lists of open positions, 2019–2026.
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 | 1 | 5 years | Nothing noted | |
| IMG stream | 1 | 5 years | Nothing noted |
2026 match
| Stream | Positions | Length | Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMG stream | 1 | 5 years | 2 dates, 26–27 Jan 2026 |
| IMG stream | 1 | 5 years | 2 dates, 26–27 Jan 2026 |
The 2026 page of the CMG stream: our summary of its CaRMS description
- The University of Toronto Neuropathology Residency Program offers comprehensive training in the tissue diagnosis and study of neurological diseases.
- The program seeks to equip trainees to become future neuropathology leaders, focusing on developing competent specialists capable of advanced diagnostic and research skills in this complex medical field.
- Research
- Research is emphasized, with opportunities in areas like neurodegenerative diseases, brain tumors, artificial intelligence, and pediatric neuropathology. Trainees may pursue clinical or experimental projects, and some choose to complete graduate degrees.
- Training setting
- Urban academic medical centers across multiple hospital sites in Toronto, including University Health Network, Hospital for Sick Children, Unity Health, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and Mount Sinai Hospital.
- Teaching approach
- Follows Royal College Competency By Design framework with progressive training stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations, Core Training, and Transition to Practice, emphasizing incremental skill development and independent practice readiness.
- Enhanced skills
- Not stated on CaRMS page
- What the program looked at
- CV/Research
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Academic transcripts
Contacts and links
- Program director
Dr. Andrew Gao
CaRMS lists no email for the director.
- Program office
Postgraduate Coordinator
Per CaRMS. Staff change during the cycle, so check the CaRMS program page(opens in a new tab) before emailing.
Neuropathology elsewhere
Nearest to Toronto
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