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North West - Family Medicine

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

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Indigenous Health
Rural and Remote Healthcare
Special Features
  • Integrated and block scheduling
  • Extensive emergency room training
  • Ultrasound courses
  • Simulation training
  • Patient Medical Home learning environment
  • Social accountability training
  • Diverse faculty team
Program Strengths
  • Strong CFPC certification success rate
  • Nearly equal representation of CMGs and IMGs
  • Supportive, non-competitive team environment
  • Extensive rural and emergency medicine exposure
Patient Populations
Rural populations
Indigenous patients
New to Canada individuals
Diverse cultural backgrounds
Teaching Hospitals
  • North Battleford Primary Health Centre
  • Battleford Union Hospital
  • Saskatoon hospitals
  • Prince Albert hospitals
Training Setting Type
Regional hospital
Rural hospital
Community health center
Patient Medical Home
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrics
Hospitalist Medicine
Rural Healthcare
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Casper test
  • FMProC assessment
  • MCCQE Part I
  • NAC examination
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Medical school transcript
  • 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 weekNorth Battleford
Family Medicine/Care of Elderly/Addictions6 weeksNorth Battleford
Rural FM/ER/Rural Hospital Medicine4 weeksNorth Battleford
Family Medicine4 weeksNorth Battleford
Obstetrics6 weeksNorth Battleford
Internal Medicine/CTU4 weeksSaskatoon
General Surgery2 weeksNorth Battleford
Pediatrics3 weeksNorth Battleford
Pediatrics ER2 weeksSaskatoon
Psychiatry2 weeksNorth Battleford
MSK1 weekNorth Battleford
Anesthesia1 weekNorth Battleford
Emergency Medicine3 weeksNorth Battleford
Palliative Care2 weeksNorth Battleford
Rural Hospital Medicine4 weeksNorth Battleford
Elective5 weeksVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine15 weeksNorth Battleford
Rural Hospitalist Medicine4 weeksNorth Battleford
Elective5 weeksVarious
Women's Health2 weeksNorth Battleford
General Surgery2 weeksNorth Battleford
Tertiary Centre Pediatric Experience2 weeksSaskatoon
Tertiary Centre Obstetrical Experience4 weeksPrince Albert
FM Rural12 weeksVarious rural sites
Emergency Medicine4 weeksNorth Battleford
Exam Week1 weekNorth Battleford
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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.