Dean's Message

In my first months as dean, I was focused on building connections and learning. I travelled to sites across the province, engaged with our government partners and donors, collaborated with our many departments and units, and celebrated with our teams and students. One thing quickly became apparent, our college is excelling because of our amazing people and our partners. It is the people that drew me here and I am continually reminded that you are our biggest asset.  

Our college community should be very proud of our many accomplishments in recent years. We are conducting critical research with broad benefits. We are committed to being a leader among Canadian medical schools with regard to diversity and inclusion. We are the College of Medicine for Saskatchewan—training and developing this province’s next generation of scientists and health-care professionals in and for communities across the province. We will have an even greater impact with the implementation of three new master’s-level programs and the expansion of our medical school.  

I am enjoying our collaborative work on our college’s new strategic planning process, and I look forward to broader engagement. This process will chart a path for what we will accomplish together.  

I would like to thank the university, the Government of Saskatchewan, our partners, and our individual and corporate donors. Your ongoing support is critical for our students, programs and ability to perform transformational research. I would also like to thank Dr. Preston Smith (who completed his role as dean in 2023) and Dr. Marilyn Baetz (who was the interim dean for six months in 2024) for their leadership.  

The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is a gem. From bench to bedside, from clinics to communities, we are enhancing health and wellness across Saskatchewan and beyond. Together, we are truly making a difference.