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Shelley-May Neufeld: Living Our Values

The College of Medicine Staff Awards recognize outstanding staff across the college who go above and beyond in their roles.

Overcoming the odds to receive one of Canada’s highest honours

When he arrived in Canada, Dr. Haissam Haddad (MD) was told he had less than a one per cent chance of ever working in the country’s medical system.

Inman receives Spirit of the College Award

Congratulations to Dr. Mark Inman (MD) on receiving the 2023 Louis Horlick Spirit of the College of Medicine Award!

USask honorary degree recipient accepts highest honour from university 50 years after enrolling in medical school

Fifty years to the day after accepting an offer to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine in 1973, Dr. John Conly (MD) accepted an Honorary Doctor of Science degree during the June 8 Spring Convocation ceremonies at Merlis Belsher Place.

USask honours teaching excellence

Three College of Medicine faculty are being recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

Leader in Indigenizing research recognized with USask honorary degree

A Sixties’ Scoop survivor who has endured racism and trauma, Sharon Jinkerson-Brass never imagined she would one day walk across a stage to receive an honorary doctorate.

USask graduate student passionate about community engagement

A graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine has been recognized for community engagement at the Indigenous Student Achievement Awards Ceremony.

Medical students honoured with Indigenous Student Achievement Awards

Two medical students from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine were honoured at the Indigenous Student Achievement Awards Ceremony on March 9.

Amy Winik: Figures it Out and Gets it Done

The College of Medicine Staff Awards recognize outstanding staff across the college who go above and beyond in their roles.

Leaders in discovery: five USask researchers honoured with top provincial health awards

College of Medicine researchers have received Santé Awards from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation for research excellence.

Recognizing excellence in teaching

Dr. Kelsey Brose (MD) is the 2021 College of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. This annual award recognizes exceptional teaching practices and significant contributions to the teaching mission of the college. Brose is an assistant professor in the Division of Oncology.

Leading with kindness

Shannon Bay is one of the first people you’ll be greeted by when entering the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine’s undergraduate medical education (UGME) office in Saskatoon. Her warm smile and kindness make everyone who walk through the office doors feel welcome and appreciated.

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 outstanding achievements.

Department of Pediatrics: Team Achievement

At the beginning of 2020, the Department of Pediatrics was experiencing a transition in leadership and administration.

USask honours faculty members named distinguished professors

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) honours professors from across campus for their exceptional achievements in research, scholarly or artistic work.

Cindy Mathews: Living Our Values

In the spring, the College of Medicine put out a call for nominations for awards to recognize staff members at the college who go above and beyond.

Bruna Bonavia-Fisher: Invaluable Facilitator

Faculty members within the biomedical sciences departments voiced their enthusiastic support to nominate invaluable research facilitator Bruna Bonavia-Fisher in the Create-it category for the 2022 College of Medicine Staff Awards.

USask’s Dr. Vivian Ramsden (PhD) elected Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow

University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Vivian Ramsden (PhD) will be inducted today as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), one of the highest honours for a health scientist in Canada.

Cathy Cuddington: Advocacy in Action

In the spring, the College of Medicine sent out a call for nominations for awards to recognize staff members at the college who go above and beyond.

Stephanie Kehrig: Living our Values

In the spring, the College of Medicine sent out a call for nominations for awards to recognize staff members at the college who go above and beyond.

The Drs. Shashi and Pravesh Suri Awards in Undergraduate Medicine: An Ambition Realized

Two Regina physicians were inspired to make a difference for medical students.

Pathology professor recognized with lifetime achievement award

After significant contributions and dedication to a career of cancer research, Dr. Rajendra K. Sharma (SOM, PhD, DSc, FRSA) has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Saskatchewan Association of Laboratory Medicine.

Internationally recognized Parkinson’s disease researcher honoured with Achievement Award

The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) announced the winners of the 18th annual Santé Awards to celebrate top health scientists in the province.

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.

USask surgeon nationally recognized for educational excellence

University of Saskatchewan (USask) surgeon Dr. Trustin Domes (MD, MEd) has been awarded the John Provan Outstanding Surgical Educator Award.

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 virtual Fall Convocation online celebration.

USask researcher named a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Malcolm King (PhD) has been named a fellow in one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious national institutions.

USask medical student part of an inspiring new generation of health leaders and innovators

University of Saskatchewan third-year medical student Amira Muftah has been selected to receive the 2021 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award.

CMHF recipient an advocate of harm reduction, trauma-informed care

Third-year medical student Jessica Froehlich was named as one of this year’s Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) recipients.

Family recovery inspires USask student

When Kaili Gilroy’s aunt suffered a traumatic brain injury, the recovery process she witnessed first-hand gave her insight into her future career.

College of Medicine researchers recognized for excellence in research

Five College of Medicine researchers and their teams have been recognized for their excellence in research by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF).

2019 Fall Convocation award recipients

More than 900 degrees, diplomas and certificates will be awarded to University of Saskatchewan (USask) students at the annual Fall Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Merlis Belsher Place.

Graduate college awards recognize Indigenous student leadership

University of Saskatchewan (USask) Indigenous students Indiana Best and Cindy Deschenes have been awarded $20,000 each by the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) to honour their leadership in the areas of public health and mental health.

Medical student receives Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award

A University of Saskatchewan (USask) medical student is among 17 individuals who are part of a new generation of health leaders and innovators.

Physical therapy students earn national award for successful online Shinerama campaign

When three master of physical therapy (MPT) students volunteered to work on the Shinerama campaign in 2018, their main goal was to revamp the social media campaign.

Researchers celebrate tri-council funding successes

Thirteen researchers within the College of Medicine have successfully received project grants from across the Tri-Council agencies — Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Indigenous Wellness program receives national recognition for ingenuity and innovation

An online course designed to help shed light on Indigenous experiences with the health care system is being recognized on a national scale.

CoM faculty demonstrate 'exceptional skill’ in resident education

Six faculty members have been selected to receive Excellence in Teaching Awards from the Resident Doctors of Saskatchewan (RDoS).

CPTE program director recognized as provincial leader in physiotherapy

Dr. Stacey Lovo Grona (PhD) was surprised when she learned she was being recognized for her work as program director for Continuing Physical Therapy Education (CPTE).

La Ronge rural family physician Dr. Sean Groves named 2019 SMA Physician of the Year

Dr. Sean Groves (MD) has been selected as the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) 2019 Physician of the Year.

Family medicine resident receives leadership award

Second-year resident Dr. Mira Pavan has been named the recipient of the 2019 Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) Resident Leadership Award.

Aboriginal Achievement: Award winner hopes to make a difference in her community

Medical student Annette Pegg grew up on Kawacatoose First Nation and in inner-city Regina where she witnessed abuse, addictions and intergenerational trauma. Her experiences have strengthened her resolve as a physician and an advocate.

Medical hall calls on Dr. Dosman

Though he’s known as the “father of agricultural medicine,” Dr. James Dosman (MD) didn’t have rural health care in mind when he started his career in medicine.

CoM physician selected as ‘Educator of the Year’

Dr. Paul Olszynski (MD) has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to ultrasound education for residents in Saskatchewan and across the country.

Usask health research leaders honoured with SHRF awards

School of Rehabilitation Science associate professor Dr. Brenna Bath (PhD) was one of 10 University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers honoured for providing innovative solutions to health challenges facing the province.

U of S ‘Father of Agricultural Medicine’ named to Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Distinguished Research Chair Dr. Jim Dosman—the ‘father of agricultural medicine in Canada’—is among six Canadians named today to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame for contributions to medicine and the health sciences that have led to extraordinary improvements in human health.

Medical school receives international ASPIRE award

The College of Medicine was recently recognized with a major award at a prestigious international conference.

International ASPIRE award presented to U of S College of Medicine

SASKATOON – The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan has been recognized internationally through the 2018 ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award in Social Accountability at the 2018 Association for Medical Education in Europe conference, in Basel, Switzerland.