Dr. Jon Witt MD, CCFP-EM, MPH, FCFP
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine; Medical Director, Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA)About
Dr. Jon Witt is an emergency physician and faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, medical education, and health system improvement. His work focuses on advancing quality of care, supporting physician development and strengthening rural health services.
As Medical Director of SIPPA since 2014, Dr. Witt has led efforts to improve assessment and integration of internationally trained physicians, with a focus on mentorship, continuing education, and collaborative system design. He also chairs the Medical Council of Canada’s National Assessment Collaboration on Practice Ready Assessment.
His academic and leadership roles reflect a long-standing commitment to building sustainable models of care through thoughtful, team-based approaches.