Stehura, Michelle
MD
Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, UBC, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; General Pathologist, North Island Hospital
Affiliation(s): North Island Hospital
Clinical Interests: Anatomical pathology and diagnostic interpretation; Quality improvement in pathology reporting
Dr. Michelle Stehura is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a practicing physician in Laboratory Medicine with the Vancouver Island Health Authority. She completed her MD at Northeast Ohio Medical University and brings extensive experience from her prior role as a Clinical Instructor at University Hospital/Case Western in Pathology. Dr. Stehura’s practice focuses on high-quality diagnostic work in anatomical pathology, collaborative case review, and teaching residents through hands-on supervision and applied diagnostic reasoning.
Academic Background
- MD — Northeast Ohio Medical University, 1998
- BSc, Life Sciences (Pre-Medical) — Kent State University, 1998
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Research Interest
Dr. Stehura’s interests include diagnostic accuracy in anatomical pathology, quality assurance, and practical improvements in laboratory medicine workflows, particularly within regional health-care settings.
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Teaching Interest
Dr. Stehura is actively involved in resident education and supervision, emphasizing case-based learning, diagnostic methodology, and the development of strong foundational skills in anatomical pathology.