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Saskatoon - General Surgery
The University of Saskatchewan's General Surgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience in Saskatoon and Regina. The program provides residents with a strong operative experience, diverse clinical rotations, and opportunities for research, emphasizing training competent general surgeons who can practice at a consultant level.
- Program ID
- 30068
- Quota
- 4 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focused on developing well-rounded surgeons who demonstrate excellence in clinical skills, research, and CanMEDS roles.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban and regional hospitals in Saskatchewan, including sites in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, and other communities, providing diverse clinical experiences.
- Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
- Clinical Investigator Program (CIP)
- Research project requirement
- Resident Research Days
- Distributive learning across multiple sites
- Community Surgery Rotation
- Endoscopy training
- Small resident complement with strong collegial environment
- Extensive operative experience
- Faculty with fellowship training
- Broad surgical subspecialty exposure
- Active research participation
- Provincial training approach
Residents are required to complete a research project, with opportunities through the Clinical Investigator Program and dedicated research blocks.
- Royal University Hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital
- Saskatoon City Hospital
- Regina General Hospital
- Victoria Hospital
- Battlefords Union Hospital
- Moose Jaw Union Hospital
- Lloydminster Hospital
Interview Dates
- Sunday, January 26, 2025
- January 26, 2025
- CaRMS score
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- CV/Research
- Elective evaluations
- Reference letters
- Casper test
- MCCQE Part I
- Interview performance
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-3 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.