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Prince Albert - Family Medicine

University of SaskatchewanPrince Albert, Saskatchewan
Family Medicine
Competitive Stream
1 Position
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The Prince Albert Family Medicine program trains confident and competent rural family physicians with a diverse skill set. Located in the third largest city in Saskatchewan, the program provides comprehensive training across rural and urban settings, with a strong focus on hands-on experience and cultural diversity.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29507
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, compassionate family physicians ready to provide comprehensive care in Saskatchewan, with particular emphasis on rural, remote, and underserved communities.

Training Setting

Regional training center in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, serving a catchment area of about 80,000 people across one city, 40 towns, villages, rural municipalities, and 12 First Nations.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Indigenous Health
Emergency Medicine
Addictions Medicine
Vulnerable Populations
Special Features
  • Longitudinal Family Medicine preceptorship
  • Longitudinal ER call experience
  • Rural rotations (30 weeks over two years)
  • One-on-one teaching
  • Fly-out remote clinics
  • Cultural diversity exposure
  • Indigenous health curriculum
Program Strengths
  • Strong rural medicine training
  • Comprehensive procedural experience
  • Low learner-to-faculty ratio
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Rural patients
Indigenous patients
Vulnerable populations
Diverse cultural groups
Teaching Hospitals
  • Victoria Hospital
  • Prince Albert Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Regional hospital
Community health center
Rural clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
1-2 Enhanced Skills residents
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
  • Structured reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • 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

Anesthesia • 4 weeks
Consolidation Week • 1 week
Electives • 2 weeks
Emergency • 4 weeks
Internal Medicine • 5 weeks
Orientation • 1 week
Pediatrics • 5 weeks
Family Medicine/Palliative Care, Care of the Elderly • 8 weeks
Psychiatry • 2 weeks
Rural Family Medicine • 8 weeksIle a la Crosse/Nipawin
Seasonal Slowdown • 1 week
Surgery/Orthopedics • 6 weeks
Women's Health/Obstetrics • 6 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

Consolidation Week • 1 week
Electives • 10 weeks
Prince Albert Family Medicine • 12 weeks
Rural Family Medicine • 22 weeks
Seasonal Slowdown • 1 week
Women's Health/Obstetrics • 4 weeks
CCFP 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.