Area of Focused Competence (AFC) Diploma in Cytopathology

McGill University (McGill University Health Centre / Jewish General Hospital)

PathologyCytopathologyClinical Fellowship
Destination
CAN
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Canada's first accredited AFC programme: one competency-based year in cytopathology including ROSE of FNAs, with about 50,000 gynaecologic and 10,000 non-gynaecologic specimens a year, leading to the DRCPSC.

The programme

Training type
Clinical Fellowship
Duration
1 year
Start
Institution policyMcGill PGME academic year starts 1 July and ends 30 June
Positions
1
Accreditation
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada AFC (Diploma)
Department
Department of Pathology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Completed pathology residency and hold a specialty certificate from a Board or College
International applicants
Yes — specialty-certified pathologists may apply if they secure funding (McGill PGME requirements apply)
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
Collège des médecins du Québec training card (via McGill PGME)

How to apply

Deadline
Applications for 2027-28 open 15 May 2026 and close 1 September 2026
Application method
McGill PGME online fellowship application form (see Applicant Guide)

Funding

Funding
Not stated on official page

Official sources

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