Training

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How do I become a Clinical Biochemist?

 

There are several routes to become a Clinical Biochemist (alternate name Clinical Chemist) in Canada. The most common is first to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in a branch of chemistry or life science (often biochemistry or physiology) and then to enter a two-year CACB accredited Postdoctoral Training Program in Clinical Chemistry or Clinical Biochemistry (one centre has a 3-year program).

Such programs, available at 6 universities in Canada are directed toward acquiring professional competence as well as a small research complement. Professional competence is assessed through written and oral examinations set and supervised by the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (CACB), a body within the Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (CSCC). A Specialty Certificate is awarded following successful completion of the certification examinations.

Please go to the Certification & Fellowship page for more information on certification and fellowship application process after graduation from a CACB accredited Postdoctoral Training Programs and information on alternative routes to become a Clinical Biochemist in Canada.

CACB Accredited Training Programs

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

Program Co-Directors:
Dr. Anna Füzéry
Dr. Miranda Brun

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University of Calgary and Alberta Precision Labs

Calgary, Alberta

Program Co-Directors:
Dr. Heather Paul
Dr. Jessica Gifford

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University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Program Director:
Dr. Eleonora Petryayeva

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University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario

Program Co-Directors:
Dr. Vathany Kulasingam
Dr. Paul Yip

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McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario

Program Director:
Dr. Cynthia Balion

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Université de Montréal

Montréal, Québec

Program Director:
Dr. Carine Nyalendo

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Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John’s, Newfoundland

Program Director:
Dr. Berna Aslan

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University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Program Co-Directors:
Dr. Fang Wu
Dr. Jay Kalra

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Syllabus

The syllabus serves as a guide to trainees to assist them in their training and prepare for the certification examinations of the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry and L’Ordre des Chimistes du Québec. The examinations are based on the syllabus but may also contain questions on topics pertinent to Clinical Biochemistry beyond the scope of the syllabus.

English Syllabus 2013

Français Syllabus 2013

Foreign Credentials

If you have a university degree from a university outside Canada or the USA, and need your credentials assessed and recognized for one of these programs, please consult the Government of Canada Foreign Credentials Referred Office (1-888-854-1805).

For more detailed information on the examination process, please go to the Certification page.