Definition
The education of our residents is the main goal of our Residency Training Program.  Faculty in Saskatoon and Regina participate in teaching and research.   Residents rotate through the Regina General Hospital (Regina), St. Paul’s Hospital, Royal University Hospital (Saskatoon) as have opportunities for elective rotations.  Our Residents are given graduated responsibilities throughout their residency to reach the ultimate goal of becoming a competent Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada General Surgeon.

Objectives
The goal of our training program is to produce fully trained and competent General Surgeons who are able to:

1. Successfully pass the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Specialty Examination in General Surgery.
2. Able to practice at a consultant level in General Surgery.
3. Have a superior knowledge of General Surgery and other related disciplines.
4. Obtain exceptional clinical knowledge and operative skills.
5. Obtain proficiency in General Surgery procedures.
6. Become a medical expert and scholar.  To act in a professional manner with excellent communication, manager, health advocate and communicator skills. 
7. Exhibit excellent leadership skills.
8. Have an excellent understanding of research methodology.

Definition
The education of our residents is the main goal of our Residency Training Program.  Faculty in Saskatoon and Regina participate in teaching and research.   Residents rotate through the Regina General Hospital (Regina), St. Paul’s Hospital, Royal University Hospital (Saskatoon) as have opportunities for elective rotations.  Our Residents are given graduated responsibilities throughout their residency to reach the ultimate goal of becoming a competent Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada General Surgeon.

Objectives
The goal of our training program is to produce fully trained and competent General Surgeons who are able to:

1. Successfully pass the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Specialty Examination in General Surgery.
2. Able to practice at a consultant level in General Surgery.
3. Have a superior knowledge of General Surgery and other related disciplines.
4. Obtain exceptional clinical knowledge and operative skills.
5. Obtain proficiency in General Surgery procedures.
6. Become a medical expert and scholar.  To act in a professional manner with excellent communication, manager, health advocate and communicator skills. 
7. Exhibit excellent leadership skills.
8. Have an excellent understanding of research methodology.

Royal College Objectives of Training in the Specialty of General Surgery

Royal College Specialty Requirements in General Surgery

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