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Saskatoon - Plastic Surgery

University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Plastic Surgery
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The University of Saskatchewan offers a 5-year Plastic Surgery residency program starting July 1, 2026. With a high surgeon-to-resident ratio and no clinical plastics fellowships, residents will have unique exposure to all aspects of plastic surgery across multiple hospital sites in Saskatchewan.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30453
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
November 12, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program follows Competence by Design (CBD), using direct observation, feedback, and EPA-based assessments to track resident progress and align medical education with evolving patient needs.

Training Setting

Residents train across multiple hospital sites in Saskatoon and Regina, including St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon City Hospital, Royal University Hospital, and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.

Focus Areas
Craniofacial surgery
Hand and microsurgery
Burn care
Oncologic reconstruction
Aesthetic surgery
Dermatology
Oromaxillofacial surgery
Oculoplastic surgery
Special Features
  • Academic half days
  • Semi-annual cadaveric dissection lab
  • Microsurgery training course
  • Quarterly injectable workshop
  • Monthly Journal Club
  • Monthly Morbidity and Mortality conference
  • Multidisciplinary rounds
  • Annual Resident Research Day
  • Conference funding for professional meetings
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Up to 12 months of elective time
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive surgical training across multiple subspecialties
  • High surgeon-to-resident ratio
  • Extensive research opportunities
  • Distributive learning model
  • Strong mentorship and faculty engagement
  • Wellness and support services
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Oncology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete annual research projects, with support for presenting at national meetings and pursuing advanced degrees like MSc in Surgery.

Teaching Hospitals
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • Saskatoon City Hospital
  • Royal University Hospital
  • Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
  • Regina General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Children's hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Microsurgery
Burn care
Aesthetic surgery
Craniofacial surgery
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV content
  • Elective evaluations
  • Casper test
  • MCCQE1 results
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Academic transcripts
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

General Surgery4 blocks
Trauma4 blocks
Neurosurgery4 blocks
Orthopedic Surgery4 blocks
ENT4 blocks
ICU4 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

Surgical Foundations13 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Plastic Surgery Core13 blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Plastic Surgery Advanced13 blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Plastic Surgery Transition to Practice13 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.