Teaching award reinforces the importance of work being done at the Regina Campus
Dr. Calvin Tsui recognized for excellence as a medical education teacher with a 2025 Regina Campus Teaching Award.
By Aisling Gamble“It’s very meaningful to have the work we do recognized in this way, and I’m grateful for the acknowledgement.”
The acknowledgement Dr. Calvin Tsui (MD) refers to will be formally cemented on May 15 as he is awarded a 2025 Regina Campus Teaching Award in recognition of his excellence in teaching, alongside his colleagues and fellow awardees, Dr. Ryan Pikaluk (MD) and Dr. Donald McCarville (MD).
Tsui, an assistant professor in General Internal Medicine, is in his eighth year as a member of the Regina Campus faculty. Upon completion of his undergraduate medical degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Tsui matched to a Regina residency position in 2017 and has never looked back. From the very beginning, he was impressed with the medical campus with its ability to offer full tertiary care resources, while being small enough to foster a close-knit, collegial community.
“There is a genuine spirit of collaboration here, with people who are always willing to support each other to deliver the best possible care for our patients.”
Tsui notes his decision to stay and build his practice in Regina felt natural. “I was fortunate to be supported by mentors who had known me since my very first year of residency, and I appreciated the flexibility to grow my career organically and shape it in a way that aligned with my goals,” he says.
As his career at the Regina Campus took shape, Tsui became more recognized for his ability to be a great medical education teacher, and why he was nominated by his peers for the Regina Campus Teaching Award.
When he was notified of being one of three recipients of the award, Tsui says he was genuinely surprised, excited and deeply touched by the kind sentiments shared by residents who supported his nomination. “It is truly fantastic to receive recognition from both peers and learners. It means a great deal to me and reinforces the importance of the work we do together.”
Teaching has always been something Tsui aspired to. Throughout his training, he says he was fortunate to learn from many inspiring mentors across different fields of medicine. He recalls how the best teachers had a distinct spark in their eye when sharing their passion. “That enthusiasm left a lasting impression on me and is something I have always strived to emulate,” he says.
“I am sincerely grateful for this award and the recognition it represents. I know there is still much for me to learn, and I look forward to continuing to grow and contribute at the Regina Campus. It truly is a hidden gem, supported by a wonderful and dedicated community.”
Before Tsui started his medical school journey in Ontario before moving to Saskatchewan, his life was in British Columbia growing up in a family of Asian heritage. He says from a young age, he was taught the value of hard work and education — not only in academics but also in cultivating a curiosity about the world. “That mindset has carried into my practice today, where continual learning and growth are essential,” he says.
As Canada recognizes May as Asian Heritage Month, Tsui, who is fluent in multiple languages including Cantonese and Mandarin, sees the importance of diversity in medicine both locally and around the country.
"A diverse faculty brings a broader range of experiences and perspectives, enhancing our cultural sensitivity to the diverse patients and learners we interact with daily.”