Alumni
USask to pay tribute to honorary degree recipients
This spring, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will celebrate five remarkable individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities throughout their caree...
College of Medicine alumnus finds joy in giving back
Dr. Carl Zylak’s (MD’62) accomplished career in radiology began at the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). Now, on top of numerous other professional ach...
Honouring a Family: The Bilokreli Family Funds
A family fund is a way to remember family members and their contributions to society, and to carry on the family name in a meaningful way for generations to come. There’s no limit ...
Read the 2022 edition of Connective Issue
Connective Issue is the annual College of Medicine magazine.
Distinguished professor Rosenberg recognized with Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Dr. Alan Rosenberg (MD’74) has been presented with significant accolades on provincial and university levels, recognizing decades of patient care, research, teaching, and outstandi...
USask alum named president of Canadian Medical Association
On August 21, 2022, University of Saskatchewan (USask) alum Dr. Alika Lafontaine (MD’06) was named president of the Canadian Medical Association, and is the first Indigenous leader...
Bridges: Women's health top of mind for Myranda Reimer
I'm always questioning things; I'm always looking for meaning. I think that just naturally motivates me to keep going," says Reimer, a women's health physiotherapist with a focus o...
USask College of Medicine alumni supporting Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, an outpouring of humanitarian assistance has come from around the world to support Ukrainian refugees and displaced individuals. ...
Interim Vice-Dean Indigenous Health ‘optimistic’ in developing new division
Building a new division in the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine will be challenging, but it’s an aspect of the new role Dr. Janet Tootoosis (MD’99) is anticip...
Five USask alumni awarded 2022 Saskatchewan Order of Merit
USask graduates have been recognized with the province’s highest honour.
The LGBTQ2S+ Bursary in Undergraduate Medicine: A First for the College of Medicine
The creation of a bursary that recognizes a group you feel strongly about is one of the most effective ways you can leave a legacy for generations to come. It’s a way to support a ...
USask OB-GYN alumni build their practice in Regina
For Drs. Erin Kot and Jackie Ferguson, graduates of University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Medical Doctor (MD) and Obstetrics and Gynecology programs, building their clinic in Regina...
Chicago Med
Dr. Sherine Gabriel (MD’82), proud College of Medicine alumna and current President of Rush University in Chicago, has been named a 2022 recipient of the prestigious University of ...
Community-driven: graduate researchers make a difference
To spread hope and cheer in Saskatoon, the Office of the Vice-Dean of Research typically runs a charitable donation campaign at the end of each year, during the Christmas break.
Seven USask alumni honoured with Achievement Awards
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has announced the 2022 winners of the Alumni Achievement Awards, one of the university’s highest honours.
Matches Made in Medicine: Drs. Shanna and Mark Fenton
Matches Made in Medicine is a four-part series highlighting College of Medicine alumni couples who found love through medicine.
Black History Month: The life and times of one of USask's first Black students
He would go on to have a celebrated career as a doctor spanning five decades of service on two continents.
Matches Made in Medicine: Drs. Marilynn Cooper and Brian Gushulak
Matches Made in Medicine is a four-part series highlighting College of Medicine alumni couples, who found love at medical school. Each week in February, a new alumni couple will be...
Black History Month: McDuffie family made its mark at USask
Dr. Norman McDuffie (PhD) may not have thought of himself as a trailblazer or pioneer in his field, but his efforts forged a new path for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BI...
Matches Made in Medicine: Drs. Patrice Pollock and Matt Schubert
Matches Made in Medicine is a four-part series highlighting College of Medicine alumni couples, who found love at medical school. Each week in February, a new alumni couple will be...
Matches Made in Medicine: Drs. Norwood and Lois Kavanagh
Matches Made in Medicine is a four-part series highlighting College of Medicine alumni couples, who found love at medical school. Each week in February, a new alumni couple will be...
Creating a legacy: Nancy and Charles Weisdorff
For Nancy and Charles Weisdorff, supporting the College of Medicine was inspired by their own health challenges.
Prep & Support: College prepares faculty, supports health system during pandemic
Dr. John Froh (MD) says the response from Saskatchewan physicians to a skills enhancement program developed by the College of Medicine’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) team sho...
An award that comes full circle
Barb Smith, administrative assistant in the Department of Academic Family Medicine, is the recipient of the 2021 Sydney Inskip Service Award.
Dr. Cory Neudorf: A public health perspective
Dr. Cory Neudorf (MD’89) has called COVID-19 the biggest professional challenge of his career. As a public health physician and epidemiologist, he has spent his career devoted to h...
Supporting mental health in northern Saskatchewan communities during COVID-19
In Saskatchewan’s northern communities, COVID-19 has exacerbated the gaps in health care, including mental health. This became even more apparent during the pandemic with overall l...
Pandemic worsens opioid crisis in Sask.
For people struggling with opioid and other addictions, COVID-19 hit swiftly with devastating results.
The Pride of Saskatchewan: Dr. James M. Campbell (MED’31)
One Saskatchewan alumnus applied his medical expertise to serve overseas during the Second World War.
Dr. Scott McLeod: A lifetime of service
Dr. Scott McLeod (MD'93) has never been one to shy away from an opportunity. After receiving his biochemistry degree in his hometown of Regina, McLeod journeyed north to pursue a m...
USask to celebrate distinguished honorary degree recipients
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will honour two individuals who have made major contributions to their communities and the country, with special tributes during this year’s ...
Shishkin serving as physiotherapist for Olympic basketball team
She has been to the Pan-Am Games, Commonwealth Games and the World University Games, but this month Rhonda Shishkin (PT'95) gets to experience the pinnacle of sport.
First Indigenous neurologist graduates from Saskatchewan
One of the country’s newest neurologists is Dr. Landon Perlett (MD’15), a Métis man from rural Saskatchewan. He is also the first Indigenous neurologist to graduate from the Colleg...
Young at Heart
At 102 years old, the College of Medicine’s oldest living alumna continues to inspire.
There’s more to McInnes than meets the eye
Dr. Adam McInnes (MD) isn’t afraid to jump into things with both feet.
USask medicine alumna advocates for representation and inclusion
Strengthened by her past, Ashley Tshala builds a solid foundation for her future
Giving back
Dr. Gary Groot (MD’82, PhD’11) knew early on that he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Now, a highly regarded surgical oncologist and researcher, Groot’s work is drivi...
Stepping Up From The Sidelines
From raising tens of thousands of dollars for needed supplies in La Loche to helping health care workers from the sidelines, medical students felt called to help Saskatchewan commu...
Dr. Irene Evans: Helping students in need succeed
University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine students receive generous support through the Doctors Gwilym and Irene Evans Award, thanks to the $3-million legacy gift from...
USask unites: The unintentional influencer
At a time when the world was saturated with misinformation, a USask alumna took it upon herself to set the record straight.
College of Medicine Alumni Association president looks forward to new role
The new College of Medicine Alumni Association president is no stranger to taking on leadership roles.
Dr. Michael Goldney: Making a difference
One of the founders of Lucky Bastard Distillers said everyone should make the effort to regularly wash their hands with soap and water as the first line of defence against the COVI...
Health risks of vaping: USask respirologist
Vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has exploded in popularity. While some see it as a way to transition from smoking, there are many questions about the saf...
USask unites: Saskatoon distilleries team up to make hand sanitizer
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.
Driving healthcare innovation
A health emergency changed the trajectory of Melinda Richter’s career, launching her from telecommunications into medical innovations.
USask medicine student is travelling Canada in hopes of improving Saskatchewan’s health services
College of Medicine student Kaishan Aravinthan is looking for ways to improve Saskatchewan’s hospitals. Thanks to the support of donors, he’s hopeful his research will help people ...
Dr. Vicki Holmes: A career of caring
Dr. Vicki Holmes (MD'73) is now retired from her medical career and is taking advantage of her free time by spending it with family, golfing and painting. Although she describes he...
The Country Doctor
“I always wanted to be a country doctor,” said Dr. Joe Golumbia (MD’48), reflecting on his career as a family physician, which took him to communities across the prairies.
Cross-continental connections
Support between a donor alumnus and student blossoms into a friendship
Fighting the opioid crisis
One alumnus is on the front lines helping to battle the opioid epidemic.
Code Orange
The Humboldt Broncos bus accident rocked the hockey world and beyond. What role did alumni in the Saskatchewan Health Authority take in the face of the tragedy?
Dr. Janet Tootoosis firmly grounded in family and rural roots
A College of Medicine alumna and clinical professor brings her health care experience to her rural family medicine practice and the Saskatchewan Health Authority Board of Directors
CoM grads honoured with Alumni Acheivement Awards
Drs. Suzanne Yip (MD'60) and Ivan Jen (MD’60) will be recognized for outstanding contributions to the medical profession and the community
Kimber family tree deeply rooted in the University of Saskatchewan
From the family farm in southwestern Saskatchewan 70 years ago, to a mountaintop wedding in beautiful British Columbia in June, the Kimber family has been connected to the Universi...
Alumni volunteer highlight
Dr. Charles Simpson (MD’71) is a Saskatoon-based obstetrician and gynecologist. Retired from clinical practice, he continues to teach as a clinical professor in the Department of O...
Alumni establish award in employee's memory
A staff member's spirit is kept alive thanks to the generousity of two alumni
Residency program pioneer honoured
Dr. Vincent Matthews' legacy lives on in the College of Medicine.
Honourary alumnus commander
Not many budding physicians envision themselves one day joining the military, moving halfway around the world and being deployed to Middle East war zones. But that’s exactly the pa...
Three CoM grads honoured with Alumni Achievement Awards
Presented annually, the Alumni Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding achievement of University of Saskatchewan graduates
Donation supports Crohn’s disease and schizophrenia
An alumnus' donation has established a research fund named for his daughter
HIV: A conversation on a Saskatchewan epidemic
An alumni panel discussed the impact on First Nations communities at the 2017 Highlights in Medicine Conference
Volunteering found Negraeff
As part of the University of Saskatchewan’s Alumni Association Centennial, the university is creating profiles on some notable alum volunteers.
Troy Appleton gets a lift
College of Medicine student Troy Appleton never shies away from a challenge
Physician retention meeting provincial goals
In a press release last week the Ministry announced that since 2007 nearly 650 doctors began practicing in the province
Ramsden recognized as family medicine research pioneer
Dr. Vivian Ramsden has been recognized by the College of Family Physicians of Canada as one the Top 20 Pioneers in Family Medicine Research in the country.
CoM grad gives Swift Current community care a boost
Alexandra Akinfiresoye has found that General Internal Medicine was a bit like doing everything
Variety in practice and lifestyle were key for Dr. Gallins
Through my residency here in P.A. I found out the more I stayed and practiced here, the more this was the right fit for me.
Rural family medicine education is invaluable
Rural practice the perfect balance for Dr. Funk
Honoured alum relishes time spent in Saskatchewan
Carl Zylak awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science
'This is where I can make a difference'
When Dr. Lucy Nickel was completing her medical training at the University of Saskatchewan, she was doing so without the numerous Aboriginal role models a lot of current students h...
Renowned CoM alum a game-changer in pediatric arthritis research
Dr. Petty recently returned to the CoM and Royal University as a visiting lecturer presenting and teaching sessions to faculty, students, patients and their families.
What can a U of S medical student expect practicing medicine in La Ronge?
When you talk physician recruitment and retention in Saskatchewan, and in Canada for that matter, the term “rural and remote” is often used, but what does it actually mean? In Sask...
Rural family practice keeping CoM grad happy
Aboriginal health and scope of practice key to Dr. Schindel's decision to stay in rural Saskatchewan.
Residency was a homecoming for CoM grad
This story is Part 3 of a series with SaskDocs profiling College of Medicine grads working in Saskatchewan.
CoM alum returns to his roots in La Ronge
This story is Part 2 of a series with SaskDocs profiling College of Medicine grads working in Saskatchewan.
Medicine grad enjoying work in rural Saskatchewan communities
This story is Part 1 of a series with SaskDocs profiling College of Medicine grads working in Saskatchewan.