Specialized navigators key to helping trans patients access health care: USask research

Research from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows trans and gender diverse people across the province have difficulty accessing health care, and that specially trained hea...

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Provost’s advisory committee to provide guidance on USask’s Scarborough Charter activities

USask signed the Scarborough Charter in 2021, demonstrating the university’s commitment to redressing anti-Black racism and to supporting Black inclusion in higher education.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Message from Dean Preston Smith

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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New assistant dean to strengthen mentorship program in Graduate Studies

As a University of Saskatchewan (USask) biomedical sciences professor and researcher, Dr. Erique Lukong (PhD) strives to provide and encourage strong mentorship for graduate stude...

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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 ...

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Moving mountains: the uphill battle Westmount students face with mental health

In our second semester of our first year of medical school, we spent our spare time working with the students at Westmount Community School as part of an urban inner-city practicum...

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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.

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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...

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Black History Month: The importance of representation and community building

As a Black medical student in Saskatchewan, I often reflect on my experience as I navigate the daily nuances of the health care system and the intersectionality of race, gender, an...

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USask sponsors inaugural Canadian Black Scientists Network BE-STEMM Conference

The Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN) is hosting the first annual Black Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Health (BE-STEMM) conferenc...

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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.

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Creating Safer Spaces: Trans and Gender Diverse Health in Primary Care

For trans and gender diverse (TGD) patients, access to primary healthcare can be intimidating, but TGD care is an increasingly important part of family practice.

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Women in Leadership: Mahasti Khakpour

As a postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Mahasti Khakpour (PhD) talks about her personal experience with gender bias and discrimination and why she made it her mission to fight and overco...

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Women in Leadership: Karen Ho

In her experience as the chief resident of the Internal Medicine program at the Regina campus, Dr. Karen Ho (MD) talks about the important qualities within a leader, and how those ...

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Women in Leadership: Teresa Paslawski

Although School of Rehabilitation Science associate dean Dr. Teresa Paslawski (PhD) did not initially consider a path to leadership for herself, she soon discovered she enjoyed doi...

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Women in Leadership: Una Goncin

As president of the College of Medicine Graduate Student Society, PhD student Una Goncin talks about the importance of effective communication in order to be heard.

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Women in Leadership: Manuela Valle-Castro

As the director of the Division of Social Accountability, Dr. Manuela Valle-Castro (PhD) talks about overcoming gender roles in Chile, and overcoming barriers as a working parent i...

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Women in Leadership: Valerie Verge

As director of the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Centre, Dr. Valerie Verge (PhD) reflects on the opportunities she received and her determination to create an environment of mutu...

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Women in Leadership: Helen Chang

As a key administrative leader in Regina, Dr. Helen Chang (MD) describes how COVID-19 has impacted the workplace, and the importance of supporting individuals with respect.

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Women in Leadership: Marilyn Baetz

Before she became vice-dean of faculty engagement, Dr. Marilyn Baetz (MD) was encouraged by other women in her department to apply for her biggest move to leadership — department h...

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Women in Leadership: Nafisa Absher

Third-year medical student Nafisa Absher, and co-founder/co-president of the Black Medical Students' Association talks about her passion for social justice and health equity for ma...

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Women in Leadership at the College of Medicine

March 8 is recognized as International Women’s Day, and the theme for 2021 is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world."

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