Passion to professional fulfilment: USask graduate recognized for his leadership
Carter Frerichs completed the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program in 2025 and was recognized by his colleagues for his exceptional leadership during the program.
Award-winning USask student reflects on her path to medicine
Brianna Andrews (she/her) is a third-year student in the MD program at the College of Medicine. Recently, she won several awards at the Fall Formal. She sat down to talk about how she came to medicine, and the key to her success.
Returning to school: USask Physical Therapy students pursue their dreams
Four Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) students have proved that it is never too late to go back to school. Inspired by their life experiences and support from their families, they chose to become physical therapists and are not looking back.
Challenging Disparities: MD Student Advocates for Queer Health Equity
Jess Klaassen-Wright (they/them), MD Class of 2027, is an advocate both nationally and internationally for queer health in Canada. Recently, they helped organize the Trans Health Bootcamp that took place in Saskatoon on October 18, 2025. The bootcamp was funded by the Social Accountability Lab for Learning and Teaching (SALLT) Fund. Klaassen-Wright sat down to talk about how they became involved in the initiative, and the success of the day.
MD Students Reflect on the Indigenous Learning Experience at Wanuskewin Heritage Park
In September, Saskatoon site learners from the MD Class of 2029 participated in an Indigenous learning experience at Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Three students sat down to talk about the day and what it meant to them: Shahd Nabhan (she/her), Hamza Saghir (he/him), and Sophie Dyke (she/her).
Exploring cellular therapies for peripheral nerve repair
Bhadrapriya Sivakumar is a graduate student in Dr. Anand Krishnan’s (PhD) lab in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology at the College of Medicine.
Bringing AI into the classroom
Sundus Zia, a third-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role in medical education.
The MD-PhD path: Bridging medicine and research
Kirk Haan is one of two students pursuing the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) dual program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Relationships and Community: A Conversation with Dr. Jae Newton, Lindsay Gold Medalist
On June 5, 20205, Dr. Jae Newton received the Lindsay Gold Medal at the University of Saskatchewan’s Convocation ceremony. This medal is annually awarded to the graduating MD student with the most outstanding academic achievement in each year of training in the College of Medicine. Dr. Newton sat down with us to talk about her medical journey and how she got to where she is today.
2025 - Year of milestones for physical therapy graduate
After completing the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program in December 2024, Henry Francisco started his career as a physical therapist at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon with the inpatient acute care team but that is not the only big change for this graduate so far in 2025.
Building Bridges: Northwest Family Medicine Site
Dr. Anum Ali shares her experience with the Northwest Family Medicine Resident Community Outreach Committee.
Celebrating Diversity in Medicine: Asian Heritage Month
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, three medical students speak about their journey into medicine and what diversity in medicine means to them.
Two USask medical students develop t-shirts to raise awareness for Red Dress Day
Rebecca Seifried and Terri Thunder, two University of Saskatchewan (USask) medical students, came together to support and bring awareness to Red Dress Day by creating a special Red Dress Day t-shirt. Thunder and Seifried emphasized that “hope and strength” are the key messages that they want people to gather from their design.
A journey into the human side of medicine
Vaidehee Lanke, a first-year medical student in Saskatoon, reflects on the Healer's Art Program and her journey participating within it.
Indigenous Achievement Week: Celebrating three exceptional College of Medicine Learners
The College of Medicine is proud to celebrate Cameron Bird, Sheila Naytowhow, and Terri Thunder, who were honoured with USask Indigenous Achievement Week (IAW) Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Indigenous students at USask and were celebrated at the awards ceremony on March 13. To further highlight their achievements, we asked Cameron, Sheila and Terri a few questions about their award and to provide words of advice to other Indigenous students pursuing similar fields of study.
Women in Medicine: Celebrating International Women's Day with our Students
Six medical (MD) students from the College of Medicine spoke with us about their journey into medicine.
From student athletic trainer to physical therapist
In December, Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) graduate, Joanne Lavoie, started her career as a physical therapist (resident) on the medicine team at Royal University Hospital (RUH) in Saskatoon.
Prince Albert site clerkship
Two former University of Saskatchewan medical students reflect on their clerkship experiences in Prince Albert.
Pursuing MD and PhD degrees
Jared Price is one of two students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) dual program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
The SLIC experience in Melfort
My name is Hope Packet and I am completing my third year in Melfort in the Saskatchewan Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (SLIC).
Small actions: Greening health care one glove at a time
After a record-breaking summer both in terms of heat and fires, it becomes increasingly hard to ignore the presence and impact of climate change.
Making the Links: A Certificate in Global Health
Making the Links allowed us to expand our understanding of health through theory and practice.
Primary Care, Second Language
“Primary Care, Second Language” is a podcast project based in Saskatchewan and launched in the summer of 2023 by a group of medical students at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine.
Choosing Wisely STARS: Advocating on the national stage
As our healthcare system continues to be stretched thin, it is important to be mindful of the cost and consequences of the tests and treatments ordered by healthcare providers.