Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Residency | Pathology | School of Medicine

Message from the Program Director

The Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology program at Queen's University is focused on our residents and ensuring that each resident is given the tools they need to have the career they dream of. This is facilitated by ensuring flexibility in the program, being receptive to new ideas from our residents and faculty, streamlining the curriculum, and providing both the time and resources to pursue research and clinical electives. We are very proud of our program and the residents that thrive within it. We are proud to offer one of Canada’s leading programs in Diagnostic & Molecular Pathology. It is a rigorous, yet highly rewarding experience and I hope you will take the opportunity to learn more.
I look forward to meeting you in the future.

Christine E. Orr, MD, MHPE, FRCPC
Program Director, Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Residency Program
Queen’s University / Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Christine.orr@kingstonhsc.ca

Dr. Ami Wang
Assistant Program Director

ami.wang@kingstonhsc.ca

Micheline McDonald
Program Coordinator

micheline.mcdonald@queensu.ca

The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at Queen’s University has a long history of training outstanding Diagnostic & Molecular Pathologists. Fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the residency program offers comprehensive training in the study of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology.

Residents who choose to come to Queen’s will find themselves welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where they are regarded as highly valued members of our team. Our smaller size ensures that faculty are able to get to know each resident well and offer continuous guidance, support, and one-on-one teaching opportunities.

Our research activities are almost unparalleled in Canada for a department of our size. With over $10 million in annual operating grants, world-class faculty are engaged in nationally-respected, ground breaking research. Residents are strongly supported in their own research endeavours and are able to devote a proportion of their training to research.

At the end of their residency, our residents are competent Diagnostic & Molecular Pathologists, well positioned to pursue subspecialty training, further research training, or to proceed directly to clinical practice.

Admission & CaRMS Information

Applications to the Diagnostic & Molecular Pathology Residency Program must be made through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). Interested applicants are encouraged to visit their website. This site contains valuable information not only on current Application Information but also Iteration Timetables, Match Statistics, as well as a detailed description of the service CaRMS provides.To obtain more information on Admissions to Postgraduate Medical Education, including Eligibility Criteria and information on Electives, please visit the Postgraduate Medical Education website.We abide by the PGME equitable applicant selection guidelines. Please see this link: Applicant Selection

Equity & Diversity

We welcome diversity among our trainees and seek to foster an environment that is welcoming to all, regardless of gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to advancing equitable and inclusive practices. Please refer to the PGME website for additional information / resources including QHS EDIIA Initiatives and EDIIA statements (Indigenous Land Acknowledgement, Anti-Discrimination Statement, Inclusion Statement, and Statement on Social Accountability)

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