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North West - Family Medicine
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, and training across multiple rural and regional sites in Saskatchewan.
- Program ID
- 29679
- 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based, learner-centered education focusing on comprehensive family medicine skills, with an emphasis on adaptability, self-directed learning, and community-responsive healthcare.
Training Setting
A regional/rural training program based in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, with rotations across multiple communities including Unity, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Meadow Lake, ranging from small rural towns to larger urban centers.
- Integrated and block scheduling
- Extensive emergency room training
- Ultrasound courses
- Simulation training
- Patient Medical Home learning environment
- Social accountability training
- Diverse faculty team
- Strong CFPC certification success rate
- Nearly equal representation of CMGs and IMGs
- Supportive, non-competitive team environment
- Extensive rural and emergency medicine exposure
- North Battleford Primary Health Centre
- Battleford Union Hospital
- Saskatoon hospitals
- Prince Albert hospitals
Interview Dates
- January 21, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- January 23, 2026
- January 24, 2026
- Casper test
- FMProC assessment
- MCCQE Part I
- NAC examination
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Medical school transcript
- Interview performance
Saskatchewan provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$61,635
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$67,217
PGY-2
Benefits & Perks
... and 5 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.