Breast Pathology

Breast Pathology

Breast Pathology

A fellowship training in breast pathology at the University of Calgary is a great opportunity since Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a centralized service with a high volume of breast cancer cases (an average of 1400 new invasive breast cancer diagnosis per year with corresponding ER, PR, Her-2, Ki67, ODx and ProSigna tests). It also has one of the largest number of breast cancer consultation volume in the country (currently there are over 400 breast cancer consultation requests annually.  

A one-year program with focused exposure to diagnostic breast pathology following the CanMEDS principles.  Throughout the fellowship, the fellow will be responsible for the intradepartmental consultation for the breast pathology service, involvement in the multidisciplinary rounds, and selected teaching and research activities pertaining to breast pathology.  He/she will be involved in the surgical grossing of complex cases and also in the reporting of the diagnoses with review of the literature.  

  1. Program Overview

    Click here for more information on the program.

  1. Eligibility Requirements

    This is where the requirements will go. 

  1. Program Length

    The length of this program is 1 year.

  1. Program Director

    The program director for this program is Dr. Lanie Galman. 

  1. Curriculum Overview

    Overview

  1. How To Apply

    MD Timeline:

    18 months prior to prospective start

    • Application period opens (November 1)

    14 months prior to prospective start

    • Application period closes
    • Fellowship program review submitted applications
    • Fellowship programs review files and interview applicants
    • Positions allocated

    12 months prior to prospective start

    • Letter of Intent is sent to applicants
    • PGME Documentation is started

    5 months or less prior to start

    • Active onboarding APL HR/Medical Affairs
    • PGME Letters of Offer Issued

    3 months or less prior to start (for July 1 start)

    • Trainee requests for Criminal Record Check with VSS from local policy agency
    • CPSA licensure process begins
    • Trainee signs up for CMPA coverage

     

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    Please submit your application packages and inquiries to the Calgary Fellowships Office

    Application Form