Department of Academic Family Medicine
The Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of Saskatchewan is delivered across eight diverse sites: Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Swift Current, North West Saskatchewan, Moose Jaw, La Ronge, and now, South East Saskatchewan. They offer a third-year option in Enhanced Skills Program for residents seeking further specialization.
The program's small size is its greatest strength, ensuring residents receive ample clinical exposure without the need to wait in line for procedures. This allows for more personalized, one-on-one teaching with faculty. Many of the residents consistently express that they feel like part of a big family within the Department of Academic Family Medicine.
The curriculum is designed to meet the accreditation standards set by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Additionally, they offer flexibility with elective time over the two years, allowing residents to tailor their training to their interests and career goals.
Residency Training Sites
The USask Family Medicine Residency Training Program is offered at eight distributed sites: Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, La Ronge, North West Saskatchewan (based in North Battleford), and South East Saskatchewan.
While the learning objectives are consistent across the program, each site offers unique strengths that may appeal to your specific interests and career goals. To learn more about each site, click on the box below.
Regina Site
The Regina Family Medicine Unit is a primary care clinic located near downtown Regina. It is affiliated with the Four Directions Community Health Centre, which is an inner-city primary health clinic focusing on the care of urban underserved patients. All of the physicians have broad-based practices which include palliative, home based and inpatient care and half of the faculty provide intrapartum obstetrical care as well.
La Ronge Site
The La Ronge Family Medicine Program was established in 2012 with graduates working in Northern Saskatchewan and all across Canada. The 2-year program is broken up into several smaller training schedules. The 2-year program is broken up into several smaller training schedules.
Moose Jaw Site
The Moose Jaw site has been receiving full-time, geographically-based learners at this level since July 2014. It operates out of the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. There are many clinical and educational opportunities available for medical learners in Moose Jaw.
Prince Albert Site
The Prince Albert Family Medicine site is based out of the Victoria Hospital - with its friendly atmosphere supportive of learners. It is the major referral center for all of northern Saskatchewan creating a very busy emergency department and obstetrical unit with lots of learning opportunities.
Saskatoon Site
The Saskatoon Family Medicine Residency training program is centered out of the West Winds Primary Health Centre. The interdisciplinary nature of the clinic meets the needs of all people who attend West Winds. Residents are part of the health care team with hands-on experience in all aspects of patient care.
North West Site
The North West Family Medicine Residency Training Program is the only postgraduate training program based out of a large geographic area in Saskatchewan known as the North West. It is designed to be a learner-focused program that places a strong emphasis on rural family medicine competencies.
Swift Current Site
Swift Current Family Medicine Program is based out of the Associate Family Physicians Clinic and affiliated with the community's regional hospital. The program has a strong focus on longitudinal training and residents are based primarily in family medicine throughout their training.
South East Site
The South East Family Medicine Residency Training Program is the newest addition to the University of Saskatchewan's cadre of exemplary FM residency programs. Become a competent, skilled, and knowledgeable rural family physician. Benefit from an expansive faculty located in numerous communities and a vast array of supplemental educational and clinical experiences.
Enhanced Skills
The Family Medicine/Enhanced Skills Match (FM/ES match) is designed for applicants who have completed or are in the process of completing postgraduate training in Family Medicine in Canada and wish to pursue additional enhanced skills training.
The Department of Academic Family Medicine is pleased to offer a variety of enhanced skills opportunities for family medicine residents, including:
Family Medicine Emergency Medicine
Please contact Jalene Jepson for more information or visit the CaRMS website.
Residency Resources
We understand that choosing where to do your residency is a significant decision. We have compiled a comprehensive list of resources to help you navigate the CaRMS process and find your perfect match. Explore them now!
- USask Family Medicine CaRMS Process: CaRMS Process