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Regina - Psychiatry

University of SaskatchewanRegina, Saskatchewan
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
3 Positions
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The University of Saskatchewan Psychiatry Regina Site offers a comprehensive 5-year residency program focused on training competent general psychiatry consultants. The program provides an enriched, supportive environment with a small program size allowing for personalized 1:1 teaching and mentorship across diverse clinical settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29275
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Emphasizes competency-based medical education with progressive independence, focusing on CanMEDS roles and providing comprehensive training across psychiatric subspecialties with personalized learning experiences.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple sites in Regina, including Regina General Hospital, Pasqua Hospital, community mental health clinics, addiction services, and long-term care facilities.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Psychotherapy
Special Features
  • Competency by Design (CBD) Framework
  • Longitudinal psychotherapy training
  • Research opportunities
  • Resident wellness events
  • Teaching opportunities
  • Resident conference funding
  • Out-of-province elective options
  • Resident retreats
Program Strengths
  • Small program with personalized training
  • Strong faculty mentorship
  • Comprehensive curriculum
  • Distributive learning opportunities
  • Supportive resident environment
  • Flexible training experiences
Patient Populations
Children and adolescents
Geriatric patients
Patients with severe and persistent mental illness
Addiction patients
Inpatient psychiatric patients
Outpatient psychiatric patients
Consultation-liaison patients
Research Opportunities

Collaborative research models facilitated by a Faculty Resident Research Coordinator, with opportunities to present at local, national, and international conferences.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Regina General Hospital
  • Pasqua Hospital
  • Regina Child and Youth Services
  • Regina Mental Health Clinic
  • Regina Addiction Services
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Outpatient clinics
Long-term care facilities
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Family therapy
Group therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Evaluation Criteria
  • Casper test
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • CV/Electives
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Saskatchewan provincial salaries

Updated August 24, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$61,635

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$83,860

PGY-5

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

Psychiatry ER • 2 blocksRegina General Hospital
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry • 1 blockRegina General Hospital
Internal Medicine (CTU) • 1 block
Neurology • 1 block
Emergency Medicine • 1 block
Family Medicine • 1 block
Geriatric Medicine • 1 block
Psychiatry Selective • 1 block
Medicine Selective • 1 block
Elective/Research • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry • 6 monthsRegina General Hospital, Pasqua Hospital
General Adult Outpatient Psychiatry • 6 monthsCommunity settings

PGY-3 Rotations

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry • 6 months
Geriatric Psychiatry • 6 months

PGY-4 Rotations

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry • 2 months
Addictions Psychiatry • 1 month
Acute Care Psychiatry • 2 months
Consolidation • 1 month
Severe and Persistent Mental Illness • 6 months

PGY-5 Rotations

Psychiatry Training Experience • 3 months
Selective Training • 3 months
Elective Training • 6 months
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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.