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La Ronge - Family Medicine

University of SaskatchewanLa Ronge, Saskatchewan
Family Medicine
Competitive Stream
3 Positions

The University of Saskatchewan's Family Medicine Residency Program in La Ronge offers an innovative, multidisciplinary training experience focused on rural and remote medicine. Residents will gain comprehensive skills in family medicine with a strong emphasis on serving northern and Indigenous populations, providing full-spectrum care in a supportive, close-knit environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29646
Quota
3 positions
Stream
Competitive
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a focus on producing compassionate family physicians ready to serve rural, remote, and underserved communities through comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Training Setting

Training occurs in La Ronge (population 7,000), Regina (population 235,000), and Prince Albert (population 35,000), with a focus on northern and remote medical experiences in Saskatchewan.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Remote Medicine
Indigenous Healthcare
Northern Community Medicine
Full-spectrum Family Medicine
Special Features
  • Weekly fly-out clinics to northern outpost communities
  • Resident-run clinics in community high schools
  • Point-of-care ultrasound training
  • Opioid agonist therapy program
  • Primary care-led HIV and Hepatitis C treatment programs
  • Optional northern community rotation
  • Opportunities to work with visiting consultants
Program Strengths
  • Strong focus on rural and remote medicine
  • Extensive experience training medical students and residents
  • Diverse and inclusive training environment
  • High retention of program graduates
  • Comprehensive exposure to full-spectrum family medicine
Patient Populations
Rural populations
Remote northern communities
Indigenous populations
High-risk patients
Addiction medicine patients
Community health center patients
Research Opportunities

Opportunities for scholarly activities and continuous quality improvement projects are available throughout the training program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • La Ronge Medical Clinic
  • Regina Health Authority
  • Prince Albert Health Authority
Training Setting Type
Rural medical center
Community hospital
Remote health clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Point-of-care ultrasound
Addiction medicine
Remote medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Casper test
  • FMProC assessment
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Saskatchewan provincial salaries

Updated August 24, 2022

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$61,635

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$67,217

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
CMPA dues paid: 100%
Dental plan: 100%
Educational leave: Minimum 7 days with pay, 12 Maximum
Employee Assistance Program: Two programs available through SMA and University of Saskatchewan
Extended health insurance: Blue Cross family coverage, if registered with a Provincial Health Plan
Frequency of call: 1:4 in-house (if in excess of 1:4 paid $196/period from 1700-0800 weekdays and $249 from 0800-0800 weekends)*;1:3 out-of-house
Life insurance: Paid premium, >$100,000 coverage
Long-term disability insurance: Paid premium cost for Disability Insurance
Maternity leave/ Paternity: In conformity with Sask. Labour Standards Act – 17 weeks max maternity leave and up to 35 weeks parental leave.5 paid days paternity (can split the 35 weeks parental leave with mother as desired.)
Meal allowance: n/a
On-Call Stipends: Home Light: per duty period: $72 weekday; $83 weekendIn House: per duty period: $166 weekday; $191 weekendICU/CCU: per duty period: $166 weekday; $191 weekend

... and 5 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Orientation1 weekLa Ronge
Rural/Remote Family Medicine33 weeksLa Ronge
Internal Medicine (Hospitalist)4 weeksRegina
Emergency Medicine2 weeksRegina
Intensive Care4 weeksRegina
Pediatrics4 weeksRegina
Palliative Care2 weeksRegina
Trauma2 weeksRegina

PGY-2 Rotations

Rural/Remote Family Medicine43 weeksLa Ronge
Obstetrics/Gynecology7 weeksPrince Albert
Anesthesia2 weeksPrince Albert
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.