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North West - Family Medicine

University of SaskatchewanNorth West, Saskatchewan
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
5 Positions
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The University of Saskatchewan's North West Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive rural training experience with one-on-one mentorship. Located in North Battleford, the program provides extensive emergency care exposure, diverse clinical experiences across multiple sites, and a supportive learning environment focused on rural and comprehensive family medicine.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29616
Quota
5 positions
Stream
CMG
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 progressive independence, supportive learning environment, and developing comprehensive family physicians prepared for rural practice.

Training Setting

Rural and regional training sites across Saskatchewan, primarily based in North Battleford with rotations in communities like Unity, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Meadow Lake. Training occurs in community hospitals, primary care centers, and emergency departments.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Comprehensive Care
Indigenous Health
Rural and Remote Healthcare
Special Features
  • Integrated and block scheduling
  • Extensive emergency room training
  • Ultrasound courses
  • Simulation training
  • Patient Medical Home training environment
  • Diverse training sites across Saskatchewan
Program Strengths
  • Strong CFPC certification success rate
  • Diverse and supportive faculty
  • Extensive emergency medicine exposure
  • Flexible learning schedule
  • High retention of residents
Patient Populations
Indigenous patients
New to Canada individuals
Rural community patients
Diverse cultural backgrounds
Teaching Hospitals
  • Battleford Union Hospital
  • North Battleford Primary Health Centre
  • Unity Hospital
  • Saskatoon City Hospital
  • Prince Albert Hospital
Training Setting Type
Regional hospital
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Emergency department
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrics
Care of the Elderly
Palliative Care
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

Orientation • 1 week
Family Medicine/Care of Elderly/Addictions • 6 weeks
Rural FM/ER/Rural Hospital Medicine • 4 weeks
Family Medicine • 4 weeks
Obstetrics • 6 weeks
Internal Medicine/CTU • 4 weeksSaskatoon
General Surgery • 2 weeks
Pediatrics • 3 weeks
Pediatrics ER • 2 weeksSaskatoon
Psychiatry • 2 weeks
MSK • 1 week
Anesthesia • 1 week
Emergency Medicine • 3 weeks
Palliative Care • 2 weeks
Rural Hospital Medicine • 4 weeks
Elective • 5 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine • 15 weeks
Rural Hospitalist Medicine • 4 weeks
Elective • 5 weeks
Women's Health • 2 weeks
General Surgery • 2 weeks
Tertiary Centre Pediatric Experience • 2 weeksSaskatoon
Tertiary Centre Obstetrical Experience • 4 weeksPrince Albert
FM Rural • 12 weeks
Emergency Medicine • 4 weeks
Exam week • 1 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.