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Saskatoon - General Surgery

University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
General Surgery
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Vascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Critical Care
Trauma Surgery
Head & Neck Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Acute Care Surgery
Breast Surgery
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • Small resident complement with strong collegial environment
  • Extensive operative experience
  • Faculty with fellowship training
  • Broad surgical subspecialty exposure
  • Active research participation
  • Provincial training approach
Patient Populations
Urban populations
Rural populations
Surgical patients
Trauma patients
Oncology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a research project, with opportunities through the Clinical Investigator Program and dedicated research blocks.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Royal University Hospital
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • Saskatoon City Hospital
  • Regina General Hospital
  • Victoria Hospital
  • Battlefords Union Hospital
  • Moose Jaw Union Hospital
  • Lloydminster Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Regional hospital
Urban hospital
Rural hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinical Investigator Program
Graduate Stream (MSc/PhD)
Postdoctoral Stream
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Sunday, January 26, 2025
  • January 26, 2025
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS score
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Research
  • Elective evaluations
  • Reference letters
  • Casper test
  • MCCQE Part I
  • 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

General Surgery13 blocks
Pediatric Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
ICU
General Surgery in ReginaRegina General Hospital
Research
Selective Rotations

PGY-3 Rotations

Endoscopy3 blocks
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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.