College of Medicine strategic achievements
The College of Medicine has concluded its 2017-2025 Strategic Plan and has made considerable progress across the following seven pillars: Strengthen Research Capacity, Quality Education, Social Accountability, Indigenous Health, Faculty Engagement, Enablers, and School of Rehabiliation Science.
Past, present and future: Celebrating 60 years of rehabilitation science at USask
Since its humble beginnings at the Saskatoon airport, the School of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been a cornerstone of high-quality physical therapy education and research for students from across the province.
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program: Collaborating for better care
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program, offered through the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine, will welcome its first cohort of students this fall.
Research
USask leads $20 million community-centred reproductive health and rights project in Mozambique
Health-care researchers from USask are working on a massive international development project to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and young women in Mozambique.
USask researcher secures funding for groundbreaking work on histamine and emerging pathogens: Dr. Jessica Sheldon
Understanding the interactions between microbes and their hosts can lead to new therapeutic strategies for major bacterial threats. From invading the host immune system to gathering nutrients needed to survive and thrive, opportunistic bacteria use many unique strategies to cause infection.
Exercise your right to breathe: Dr. Brianne Philipenko and asthma
Dr. Brianne Philipenko (MD) was midway through her respirology fellowship in Calgary when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the city.
Creating connections in critical care: Dr. Sabira Valiani
Dr. Sabira Valiani (MD) was one of the frontline physicians working inside Saskatoon’s critical care units four years ago, during the initial lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stories From Our Students
Jared Price: Pursuing MD and PhD degrees
Jared Price is one of two students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) dual program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Giving: Making An Impact
Supporting our Students
Completing a degree in medicine is a major achievement and a huge responsibility. It requires a significant investment of time, money, and dedication. Support in the form of scholarships, bursaries and awards can be critical in ensuring students have the resources they need to achieve their educational goals.
Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation and USask partner in support of pediatric education and research in Saskatchewan
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are joining forces to improve children’s health through greater investment and emphasis on pediatric education and research.
Together, we raised $400,000 for the Regina Campus expansion!
The campaign for the College of Medicine Regina Campus expansion at Regina General Hospital has successfully concluded, raising an incredible $400,000 thanks to the generosity of our donors and alumni.
Margaret Cotton Memorial Bursary
The late Dr. David Cotton’s (MD) legacy lives on through the Margaret Cotton Memorial Bursary, a tribute to the mother who first inspired his journey into medicine.
Alumni and Community Program
Dreams, determination, and legacy: Honouring Dr. Geraldine Kurz
In December 2024, the College of Medicine bid farewell to an alumna whose life story reflects determination and ingenuity that will not soon be forgotten. In celebrating Dr. Geraldine Kurz (MD'73), the Alumni and Community Program remembers not only an accomplished physician but also a determined and generous soul who embodied the very spirit of our college community.
Standing the test of time: Four decades of the Highlights in Medicine Conference
The Highlights in Medicine Conference has been a cornerstone event for the College of Medicine, showcasing the college’s commitment to lifelong learning and community engagement, and celebrating its medical achievements. As the conference marks its 40th anniversary this year, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the inaugural conference and the remarkable journey of growth and transformation since its inception.