McMaster University - Faculty of Health Sciences

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Residency (General Pathology)

McMaster University - Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty:Medicine
Degree:Not Applicable
Field of Study:Medicine (MD)
Pathology
Length:4 Year(s)
Scholarships:10

Description:

The General Pathology training program encompasses four areas of Laboratory Medicine including anatomic pathology, medical biochemistry, medical microbiology and laboratory hematology. Residents are trained as consultants for both laboratory services and clinical professionals. This team-oriented approach provides residents with a superior method of dealing with patients and health care professionals alike. Throughout the regionalized laboratory system maintained by the city of Hamilton and surrounding areas, residents are able to gain access and study various subspecialties.

The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine Residency Training Program is dedicated to excellence in education. Our program provides an opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and experience necessary for a medical career in Pathology and/or Laboratory Medicine. Currently, post-graduate medical training is offered in the four areas of Anatomic Pathology, General Pathology, Medical Microbiology, and Medical Biochemistry. The Residency Training Program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is structured to meet the College’s high standards of education. The areas of study within the program are designed to ensure the flexibility necessary to meet individual career needs. Residents are provided ample opportunities for basic research related to their area of training. In addition, both Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees are available through the Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Program.

Prerequisites:

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    Modified on October 05, 2023