Our Adult Hematology Residency Program is fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and follows the Competence by Design (CBD) model for trainees.
Program Overview
The Department of Medicine provides an integrated residency training program in Adult Hematology across five major hospitals: the Montreal Children's Hospital, the Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital, the Montreal General Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and the Royal Victoria Hospital.
This two-year program begins following the completion of core Internal Medicine training. It is designed to prepare trainees for clinical practice, academic careers, and successful certification by the Royal College and American Boards.
The program ensures progressive clinical and laboratory responsibilities throughout the residency. Other specialties and departmental facilities are integrated to offer broad exposure, and electives may be undertaken at affiliated institutions or the Montreal depot of Héma-Québec.
Contact: residency.hematology [at] mcgill.ca
Training Structure
A series of core rotations established by the Hematology Residency Training Program Committee covers all essential clinical and laboratory areas. Clinical training occurs at two or more adult hospital sites, encompassing care of inpatients, oncology patients, consultation services, and ambulatory clinics.
All residents also rotate through clinical and pediatric hematology to ensure well-rounded training. The laboratory component includes:
- Routine hematology labs
- Blood and marrow morphology
- Blood banking (theoretical and practical)
- Coagulation studies
- Use of radio-isotopes in hematology
- Bone marrow transplantation
- Specialized procedures and online morphology databases for EPA preparation
Related field rotations in radiation therapy, pathology, and immunology are also encouraged.
Research & Learning
Residents are strongly encouraged to participate in the extensive research and clinical investigations ongoing at all program sites. Opportunities exist for both clinical and research fellowships in specialized areas of hematology.
The academic learning environment includes:
- Teaching rounds and seminars
- Guest lectures and journal clubs
- Academic half-days
- University-level research courses
- OSCEs at our Simulation Center focusing on oncologic emergencies
The program supports residents in pursuing their individual goals, whether in academic research, clinical education, or sub-specialized care.
Application Process
The McGill Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Office has created a website that provides application processes for applicants. While the PGME website already has all the required information, we're providing extra support with quick links below to help you navigate the application process for Subspecialty Residency Training Programs (R4-R5) more easily.
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