Advancing collaborative care through generosity and service
It began with just $25.
A giving spirit: Alumni family generously support USask
The family of alumni Dr. Suzanne Yip (MD’60) and the late Dr. Ivan Jen (MD’60) have been generous supporters of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for decades.
Swanson legacy invests in rural medical students
Six medical students enrolled in the Prince Albert Clerkship Program can breathe a little easier and concentrate on their third-year placement.
Solidifying a legacy: The Dr. Roger G. Keith Award in Surgery
Dr. Roger Keith (MD), former head of the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), was a leader, educator and innovator.
Giving Day 2025: Supporting research that could revolutionize the future of medicine
On September 10, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community will come together in support of Giving Day, an annual 24-hour fundraising initiative. Among the researchers that could benefit from donor support that day is Dr. Stephen Lee, an associate professor, infectious disease and internal medicine physician, and member of the College of Medicine’s artificial intelligence (AI) education committee, who is exploring how AI could fundamentally change health care.
Supporting our students
Completing a degree in medicine is a major achievement and a huge responsibility. It requires a significant investment of time, money, and dedication. Support in the form of scholarships, bursaries and awards can be critical in ensuring students have the resources they need to achieve their educational goals.
Margaret Cotton Memorial Bursary
The late Dr. David Cotton’s (MD) legacy lives on through the Margaret Cotton Memorial Bursary, a tribute to the mother who first inspired his journey into medicine.
Giving back in life and death
USask graduate and veterinary toxicologist Dr. Barry Blakley (BSc’70, Sc’71, DVM’75, MSc’77, PhD) made a big impact in his profession and in the classroom. After passing away in March from pancreatic cancer, his legacy continues through ocular donations and student scholarships.
It's personal for donor Jim Berry
Retired Math Teacher Supports Dr. Ron Geyer’s Alzheimer’s Research
Donor Spotlight: Drs. Lawrence and Penny Clein
The Clein's generous gift to the College of Medicine is both a testament to their kindness and an inspiring story.
Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation Proud to Support Vital MS Research in Saskatchewan
Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation (SCHF) recently announced a gift of $750,000 to support the ongoing and crucial work of Dr. Michael Levin and his team in the area of multiple sclerosis research. It’s one of many acts of generosity and leadership that the foundation has shown in their decades-long history of supporting MS research in Saskatchewan.
Vital multiple sclerosis research at USask to continue with $750,000 donation from Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation
A new gift of $750,000 from the Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation (SCHF) will provide funding to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine to support the Saskatchewan Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Clinical Research Chair for the next three years.