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North East - Family Medicine

University of SaskatchewanNorth East, Saskatchewan
Family Medicine
Competitive Stream
1 Position

The University of Saskatchewan Family Medicine North East Residency Program offers training in three rural communities: Humboldt, Melfort, and Nipawin. Residents will receive comprehensive family medicine training with a focus on rural practice, providing opportunities to develop broad clinical skills in small-town settings with low resident-to-faculty ratios.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30993
Quota
1 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 focused on producing caring and compassionate family physicians ready to provide comprehensive care in rural, remote, and underserved communities.

Training Setting

Rural communities of Humboldt (population 6,000), Melfort (population 5,595), and Nipawin (population 4,570) in Saskatchewan, with tertiary site rotations in larger centers like Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Community-Based Medical Practice
Rural and Remote Healthcare
Special Features
  • Low resident to faculty ratio
  • Small-town hospitality
  • Extensive procedural opportunities
  • Integrated inpatient care
  • Emergency medicine experience
  • Academic Half-Day programming
  • Evidence-Based Medicine curriculum
  • Behavioural Medicine curriculum
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive rural medical training
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Strong community integration
  • Emphasis on procedural skills
  • Flexible training across multiple sites
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Diverse agricultural and mining community populations
Underserved populations
Patients across all age groups
Research Opportunities

Evidence-Based Medicine curriculum and scholarly activity opportunities are integrated into the program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Humboldt District Health Complex
  • Melfort Hospital
  • Nipawin Community Hospital
Training Setting Type
Rural community hospitals
Community health centers
Emergency departments
Enhanced Skills Training
Family Practice Anesthesia
Obstetrical Surgical Skills
Point of Care Ultrasound
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
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • 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 week
Family Medicine33 weeks
Women's Health / Obstetrics3 weeks
Psychiatry3 weeks
Anesthesia2 weeks
General Surgery2 weeks
Electives6 weeks
Consolidation Week1 week
Seasonal Slowdown1 week

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine27 weeks
FM Remote / Underserviced4-6 weeks
Obstetrics Tertiary / Regional4 weeks
Pediatrics ER2 weeks
Hospitalist / Internal Medicine4 weeks
Electives6 weeks
Exam Week1 week
Consolidation Week1 week
Seasonal Slowdown1 week
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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.