Resident of the Month

Daniel Markewich, PGY5, D&C Pathology

I was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, and now live in Martensville with my wife, Anna, and our sons, William and Charles. I completed my undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of Regina, followed by a joint MD/MBA at the University of Saskatchewan. I am now in the final stages of my Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology residency program and am set to begin a Forensic Pathology fellowship in Winnipeg in 2026. Through my residency, I held leadership roles as Chief Resident and Residency Wellness Lead, where I advocated for resident well-being and coordinated various wellness events. I am blessed to have been surrounded by such a positive and enthusiastic group of residents; I’ve truly cherished my time here. Outside of medicine, I am a film enthusiast with a particular interest in horror classics and B-movies. I am also an avid history buff and a hobbyist painter and stitcher. I enjoy cooking, data analysis, and exploring the world through maps and historical memoirs.

Here are some of the reasons Daniel was chosen as Resident of the Month (As quoted from the nomination letter):

"Daniel is truly a gifted anatomic pathologist. I had the privilege of studying with him and learning firsthand his thoughtful diagnostic approach and practical exam strategies. Despite being in his transition-to-practice phase, he continues to teach junior residents through expertly designed digital pathology slide teaching sessions and participates consistently in academic half-days and slide rounds. Moreover, Daniel continues to support academic activities by voluntarily to help collect and prepare cases for frozen section–permanent section concordance rounds to enhanced resident readiness and competence in frozen section interpretation. His involvement in this and other initiatives reflects his dedication to our group, even when he could have stepped back."

"What sets Daniel apart is his ability to balance these intense professional responsibilities with a rich and fulfilling personal life. As a devoted husband and father of two young children, he models a sustainable and healthy work-life balance. Simultaneously, he has been actively involved in multicenter clinical audits aimed at optimizing resource utilization across anatomic pathology, autopsy, biochemistry services, and AI driven Digital Pathology initiatives. This highlights his commitment to system-level improvement and scholarly inquiry"

"Even during his exam year, Daniel remained an active contributor to the residency program’s resident led teaching initiatives, wellness missions, and successfully matched to a competitive forensic pathology fellowship at the University of Manitoba. His professionalism, empathy, and enduring support for his peers make him not just an outstanding resident, but the kind of physician we all aspire to become."

Congratulations, Daniel!