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Saskatoon - Orthopedic Surgery

University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Orthopedic Surgery
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Saskatchewan offers a comprehensive 5-year Orthopedic Surgery residency program with a strong focus on personalized mentorship, early operative responsibility, and resident wellness. The program provides extensive clinical and didactic teaching, surgical simulation, and research opportunities across multiple training sites in Saskatchewan.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29593
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 16, 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 with progressive independence, emphasizing personalized mentorship, hands-on surgical experience, and comprehensive didactic learning.

Training Setting

Urban medical centers in Saskatoon and other Saskatchewan cities, including academic hospitals, community hospitals, and surgical centers with a distributive learning approach.

Focus Areas
Orthopedic Trauma
Hip and Knee Reconstruction
Spine Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Upper Extremity
Foot and Ankle
Special Features
  • Night Float Call System
  • Protected Academic Time Every Friday
  • Annual Combined Research Day with University of Manitoba
  • Advanced Surgical Simulation Lab
  • Cadaver Procedures 3-4 Times Per Year
  • Surgical Foundations and Orthopedic Boot Camp
  • Resident Social Events and Wellness Program
Program Strengths
  • Small program size with high personal attention
  • Extensive surgical simulation opportunities
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse training experiences across multiple sites
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
Patient Populations
Orthopedic trauma patients
Hip and knee reconstruction patients
Spine surgery patients
Pediatric orthopedic patients
Sports medicine patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory research project in R1-R4 years, with one completed manuscript expected, protected half-day research time weekly, and annual research day presentations.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Saskatoon City Hospital
  • Royal University Hospital
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
  • Saskatoon Prairieview Surgical Centre
  • Saskatoon Surgicentre
  • Regina Hospitals
  • Prince Albert Hospital
  • Lloydminster Hospital
  • Moose Jaw Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Surgical center
Children's hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Community practice experiences
Out-of-province rotations
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 2, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Casper Test
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
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

Hip and Knee Reconstruction • Blocks not specified
Orthopedic Trauma • Blocks not specified
Spine • Blocks not specified
Pediatric Orthopedics • Blocks not specified
Sports • Blocks not specified
Night Float • Blocks not specified
ICU • 1 block
Trauma Surgery • 1 block
Plastic Surgery • 1 block
Emergency Medicine • 1 block
Internal Medicine • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Sports • Blocks not specified
Upper Extremity • Blocks not specified
Foot and Ankle • Blocks not specified

PGY-3 Rotations

Hip & Knee Reconstruction • Blocks not specified
Orthopedic Tumour Surgery • Blocks not specified
Spine Surgery • Blocks not specified
Pediatric Orthopedics • Blocks not specified
Trauma Orthopedics • Blocks not specified

PGY-4 Rotations

Community Practice Rotations • Blocks not specifiedRegina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Lloydminster
Elective Rotations • 1-2 blocksOut-of-province

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to Practice • Short period
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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.