Established in 1954, the Unified Department of Surgery today has 250 surgeons based across Saskatchewan and supported by the dedicated administrative staff and over 60 residents and fellows in our postgraduate training programs.

The Department of Surgery philosophy is based on equity, diversity, inclusiveness and the highest sense of ethical integrity, humanistic values and professional standards. Our faculty is committed to promoting excellence in all surgical specialty areas and to the highly personalized treatment of patients and their diseases. The vision for the Department of Surgery is to grow and establish its position as the premier center for best patient care based in service excellence, research and innovation. A fundamental responsibility of our faculty is to train the next generation of surgeons and researchers, along with supporting innovation at all levels of the surgical sciences.

Mission
We will continue to expand and improve clinical programs, education, research, and leadership in surgery to:  

• Provide world-class surgical care for the people of Saskatchewan,
• Meet the highest standard of education and training for the surgeons of the future, and
• Become a center of excellence for innovation and research.

Vision
A provincial Department of Surgery that provides the highest standard of clinically excellent, team-based, patient-centered care, that is culturally safe and equitable, for all people of Saskatchewan.

Core Values
Our work is guided by the following values:

Respect & Collegiality: We will support each other as colleagues and maintain a mutually respectful working environment.

Fairness, Equity & Inclusiveness: For all patients, faculty, staff, and learners, we are committed to fair and equitable treatment and the creation of a safe and inclusive environment.

Integrity & Honesty: We will maintain the highest standards of personal, professional, and academic honesty and integrity and we will communicate truthfully and compassionately with patients, families, learners, colleagues, and staff.

Excellence & Innovation: We are committed to continuous learning, quality improvement, and research to uphold the highest standards of care while actively acquiring new knowledge, skills, and innovative techniques.

Environmental Sustainability: As stewards of an ever-changing environment, we are committed to advocating for planetary health and implementing best practices to reduce waste in surgical practice.

The Department has identified objectives and annual priorities for each of its team areas. With the support of the Department, each area will focus on their objectives as progress towards the Department of Surgery’s overall vision and mission.