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Saskatoon - Neurosurgery

University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Neurosurgery
CMG Stream
1 Position
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The University of Saskatchewan offers a comprehensive 6-year Neurosurgery residency program fully accredited by the Royal College. The program aims to train exceptional, well-rounded neurosurgeons through a competency-based curriculum with extensive research opportunities and hands-on clinical experience.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30067
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
September 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing comprehensive training across surgical foundations and neurosurgical specialties. Strong focus on research, clinical skills, and interprofessional collaboration.

Training Setting

Located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with potential rotations in Regina and other Saskatchewan communities. Training occurs primarily at Royal University Hospital with a provincial, distributive learning approach.

Focus Areas
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Neural Regeneration
Oncology
Epilepsy Surgery
Special Features
  • Competency by Design educational delivery
  • Up to 12 months for research
  • Up to 6 months interprovincial/international electives
  • Home call on Neurosurgery
  • Early hands-on operating room experience
  • Masters and Ph.D. program options
  • Royal College Clinical Investigator Program
Program Strengths
  • 1:1 ratio of residents to faculty
  • Integrated pediatrics and spine training
  • Strong conference and meeting support
  • Comprehensive research opportunities
  • Provincially distributed learning model
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Spine injury patients
Oncology patients
Stroke patients
Epilepsy patients
Neurovascular patients
Research Opportunities

Clinical and basic research strongly supported, with opportunities in spine injury, pediatric neurosurgery, oncology, neural regeneration, stroke, epilepsy surgery, and synchrotron neurosurgical applications.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Royal University Hospital
  • Saskatchewan Health Authority sites
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Provincial training network
Urban hospital
Distributive learning environment
Enhanced Skills Training
Masters of Surgery
Ph.D. Program
Clinical Investigator Program
Subspecialty neurosurgical training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 26, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Casper test
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Research experience
  • Leadership skills
Compensation & Benefits

Saskatchewan provincial salaries

Updated August 24, 2022

Salary Progression (6-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$61,635

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$89,359

PGY-6

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

Neurosurgery • 12 monthsRoyal University Hospital
General Surgery/Trauma • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Plastics • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Ortho Spine • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
ICU • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Emergency Medicine • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Neurology • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority

PGY-2 Rotations

Neurosurgery • 12 monthsRoyal University Hospital
General Surgery/Trauma • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Plastics • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Ortho Spine • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
ICU • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Emergency Medicine • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Neurology • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority

PGY-3 Rotations

Neurosurgery • 10 monthsRoyal University Hospital
Outpatient Clinic • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Neuroradiology • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Neuropathology • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority
Peripheral Nerve • Partial yearSaskatchewan Health Authority

PGY-4 Rotations

Neurosurgery • 10 monthsRoyal University Hospital
Research • 12 monthsUniversity of Saskatchewan

PGY-5 Rotations

Neurosurgery • 10 monthsRoyal University Hospital
Optional Community Neurosurgery • Partial yearRegina
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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.