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Saskatoon - Ophthalmology

University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Ophthalmology
CMG Stream
1 Position
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The University of Saskatchewan offers a comprehensive five-year Ophthalmology residency program designed to train competent general ophthalmologists. The program provides extensive clinical and surgical training with a focus on preparing residents for the Royal College specialty examination and producing excellent clinicians with advanced surgical skills.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29167
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 14, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive skill development, emphasizing comprehensive clinical training, research skills, and professional competence across diverse clinical settings.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily in Saskatoon at multiple hospital sites including Saskatoon City Hospital, Royal University Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, with additional rotations in Regina.

Focus Areas
General Ophthalmology
Medical Retina
Surgical Retina and Vitreous
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Strabismus
Glaucoma
Corneal/External Disease
Oculoplastic Surgery
Neuro-ophthalmology
Special Features
  • Competency by Design curriculum
  • TORIC (Toronto Ophthalmic Resident Introductory Course)
  • Lancaster Basic Science Course attendance
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Home Study Course
  • Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) examinations
  • Mandatory research project
  • Mock oral examinations
  • Interprovincial rotations
Program Strengths
  • Strong clinical training
  • Excellent surgical skills development
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Provincial learning opportunities
  • Low resident to faculty ratio (1:2)
Patient Populations
Urgent care patients
Clinic patients
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Rural and urban populations
Research Opportunities

Each resident must initiate and complete a research project during residency, with strong encouragement for conference presentations.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Royal University Hospital
  • Saskatoon City Hospital
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
  • PrairieView Surgical Centre
  • Regina General Hospital
  • Pasqua Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Tertiary care centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Subspecialty exposure
Research training
Conference presentation skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026
  • February 3, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Casper test
  • Academic record
  • Elective experiences
  • Research portfolio
  • Personal letter
  • References
  • 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

Internal Medicine • 1-3 monthsSaskatoon/Regina
Pediatrics • 1-3 monthsSaskatoon/Regina
Neurology • 1-3 monthsSaskatoon/Regina
Emergency Medicine • 1-3 monthsSaskatoon/Regina
Neuroimaging/Radiology • 1-3 monthsSaskatoon/Regina
Plastic Surgery • 1-3 monthsSaskatoon/Regina
TORIC Course • 6 weeksToronto

PGY-2 Rotations

General Ophthalmology • Full yearSaskatoon City Hospital
Lancaster Basic Science Course • VariableWaterville/Stanford

PGY-3 Rotations

General Ophthalmology • Full yearSaskatoon City Hospital
Lancaster Basic Science Course • VariableWaterville/Stanford

PGY-4 Rotations

General Ophthalmology • Full yearSaskatoon City Hospital

PGY-5 Rotations

General Ophthalmology • Full yearSaskatoon City Hospital
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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.