Clinical Fellowships in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia provide opportunities for trainees to expand their knowledge and training in a variety of subspecialties. Our fellowships provide exposure to a broad spectrum of biopsy materials, surgical specimens, molecular diagnostic training and research project opportunities that contribute to a rewarding fellowship experience. The department has welcomed fellows from across the globe, enabling our trainees to expand their perspectives and strive towards the highest standards of care.
Antimicrobial Stewardship (ASP) Fellowship
Comprehensive training in antimicrobial stewardship across multiple academic tertiary care facilities including St. Paul’s Hospital, VGH, BC Children’s Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, and Surrey Memorial Hospital. Fellows gain expertise in antimicrobial consumption measurement, clinical treatment guidelines development, and quality improvement initiatives.
Breast Pathology Fellowship
Comprehensive training in all aspects of breast pathology with diverse experiences across Vancouver’s primary breast pathology centers. Main teaching site at St. Paul’s Hospital processes 70-80% of Vancouver area breast resections, including 1000+ complex cases annually. Additional rotations at BC Cancer and Provincial Breast Center.
Dermatopathology Fellowship
One-year fellowship modeled after American College of Graduate Medical Education recommendations, with 1/3 time in clinical dermatology and 2/3 in high-volume dermatopathology practice. Training at Canada’s largest single-site academic dermatopathology unit with 5 full-time dermatopathologists.
Gastrointestinal (GI) / Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Fellowship
Comprehensive training in diagnostic surgical pathology and advanced molecular techniques for GI, hepatic, and pancreatobiliary diseases. High-volume experience with over 20,000 in-house cases and 500+ external consultations annually, including transplantation pathology.
Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology Fellowship
Focused training in GI, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic diseases with strong emphasis on medical liver pathology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Extensive experience with Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) specimens.
Gynecologic Pathology Fellowship
Tertiary and regional service training with over 5,000 annual gynecologic specimens, focusing on complex cancers requiring advanced diagnostic workup and molecular testing. Integration with the internationally acclaimed Gynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI) research group.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Fellowship
Comprehensive training in infection control including epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigation, and pathogen-specific prevention across multiple academic facilities. Fellows rotate through adult and pediatric settings for diverse experience.
Medical Microbiology Fellowship
Clinical experience in all aspects of microbiology including diagnosis, management, and prevention of infectious diseases at patient, institutional, and population levels. Exposure to advanced technologies including next-generation sequencing.
Musculoskeletal Pathology Fellowship
Comprehensive training in adult bone and soft tissue pathology with focus on sarcoma diagnosis. Includes complex specimen handling, multidisciplinary team interface, and molecular diagnostics. Weekly province-wide tumor board participation.
Oncologic Pathology Fellowship
Immersive training in advanced oncologic diagnostic pathology at one of Canada’s leading cancer centers. Comprehensive exposure to surgical pathology, tumor biomarker testing, molecular diagnostics, and specialized programs including lymphoma and cervical cancer screening.
Genitourinary Pathology Fellowship
Focused training in genitourinary system pathology including prostate, bladder, kidney, testis, and adrenal gland diseases. Advanced diagnostic skills in tumor grading, staging, molecular profiling, and integration of radiologic and clinical findings.
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General Fellowship Inquiries
Email: pathology.fellows@ubc.ca
Lisa Scully
Senior Program Assistant Medical Education
Faculty of Medicine | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The University of British Columbia
VGH 10127-2775 Laurel Street
Vancouver, British Columbia | V5Z 1M9 Canada
Phone: 604 875 4111 Ext. 23087
Email: lisa.scully@ubc.ca