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Saskatoon - Anesthesiology
The University of Saskatchewan offers a fully accredited 5-year Anesthesiology residency program that provides comprehensive training across multiple hospital sites. The program emphasizes competency-based medical education, research, simulation, and individualized learning experiences for residents.
- Program ID
- 29929
- Quota
- 7 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
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program follows a Competency-Based Medical Education approach, focusing on individualized learning, progressive independence, and holistic professional development through structured rotations and ongoing assessment.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban and rural sites in Saskatchewan, including Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon City Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, and various rural healthcare facilities.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBD) framework
- Monthly research meetings
- 5 specialty-specific high-fidelity simulations per year
- Point-of-care Ultrasound curriculum
- Robust wellness curriculum
- Monthly 'Bear Pit' resident-director feedback sessions
- Protected research time
- Distributive learning opportunities
- Fully Royal College accredited program
- Strong research infrastructure
- Comprehensive simulation training
- Supportive mentorship environment
- Diverse training sites
- Emphasis on wellness and professional development
Research is mandatory, with protected research time, annual research day presentations, and dedicated research support within the department.
- Royal University Hospital
- Saskatoon City Hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital
- Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
- Regina General Hospital
- Pasqua Hospital
- Victoria Union Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 25, 2026
- CV content
- Electives performance
- Casper test
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/publications
- Academic transcripts
Saskatchewan provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$61,635
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$83,860
PGY-5
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
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 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.