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Saskatoon - Pediatrics

University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
6 Positions
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The University of Saskatchewan Pediatrics Residency Program offers a comprehensive 4-year training experience in Saskatoon, with distributed learning across Saskatchewan. The program provides residents with hands-on clinical experiences, a robust academic curriculum, and opportunities for research and leadership development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29848
Quota
6 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 11, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Employs Competence by Design (CBD) framework with progressive independence, emphasizing hands-on clinical experiences, scholarly activities, and holistic resident development.

Training Setting

Urban and distributed training sites in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, and other Saskatchewan communities, with primary training at the new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Community Pediatrics
Pediatric Intensive Care
Neonatal Care
Developmental Pediatrics
Social Pediatrics
Indigenous Child Health
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Simulation Center training
  • Research support and funding
  • Resident wellness initiatives
  • Distributed learning across Saskatchewan
  • Indigenous Health curriculum
  • Teaching and leadership opportunities
  • Transition to Practice curriculum
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive pediatric training across multiple sites
  • Strong research and scholarly project support
  • Robust wellness and resident support programs
  • Emphasis on Indigenous health
  • Hands-on clinical experiences
  • Integrated Saskatoon and Regina program sites
Patient Populations
Pediatric inpatients
Neonatal patients
Pediatric emergency patients
Community pediatric patients
Indigenous children
Immigrant and refugee families
High-risk mothers and infants
Research Opportunities

Residents are supported through research curriculum, funding for conference presentations, and dedicated research time with departmental research experts.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
  • Royal University Hospital
  • Regina General Hospital
  • Victoria Hospital (Prince Albert)
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care center
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Pediatric outpatient clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Teaching in Medicine (TIPS)
Quality Improvement
Indigenous Health
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 28-30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Casper test
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • CV/Résumé
  • 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

Pediatric Inpatient Unit • 4 weeksJim Pattison Children's Hospital
Pediatric Emergency Medicine • 4 weeksJim Pattison Children's Hospital
Community Pediatrics • 4 weeksRegina

PGY-2 Rotations

Pediatric Inpatient Unit • 8 weeksJim Pattison Children's Hospital
NICU • 6 weeksJim Pattison Children's Hospital
Pediatric Surgery • 4 weeksJim Pattison Children's Hospital

PGY-3 Rotations

Pediatric Inpatient Unit • 16 weeksJim Pattison Children's Hospital
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit • 8 weeksJim Pattison Children's Hospital
Pediatric Emergency Medicine • 4 weeksJim Pattison Children's Hospital

PGY-4 Rotations

Transition to Practice • 40 weeksVarious Saskatchewan sites
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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.