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Forensic Pathology Residency Training Program

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Forensic Pathology Residency Training Program

PGY-6 Forensic Pathology Residency Training Program Overview

  • Program Length: 
    One year
  • Session Dates: 
    July 1 – June 30
  • Program Structure: 
    Series of mandatory and elective rotations as well as weekly didactic sessions
  • Evaluation Methods: 
    Direct Observation, Written and Practice Exams, Resident Portfolio
  • Program Director: 
    Dr Alfredo E Walker
  • Accreditation: 
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Program Structure

The residency is 13 blocks (12-months) in duration divided into rotations as follows:

  • One block of Transition to Discipline 
  • Three blocks of Foundations of Discipline
  • Six blocks of Core of Discipline
  • Three blocks of Transition to Practice

Further information regarding the training experiences can be found on the 

The program consists of four major educational components:

  • performing autopsies and scene visits
  • observation of autopsies and court testimony
  • academic half-days
  • seminars and special events.

Applying to the Program

Applicants to this program must have completed residency training in an RCPSC-accredited program in General Pathology or Anatomical pathology. 

  • Applicants must be either a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. 
  • They must be presently enrolled in a Canadian/American residency program or have finished their residency program  e.g.  Anatomical Pathology within the last academic year.
  • If the applicant is an IMG (a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who did their med school outside of Canada or the USA), they will have to undertake a Return of Service to Ontario.