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Saskatoon - Psychiatry

University of Saskatchewan•Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Psychiatry

CMG Stream

3 Positions

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The University of Saskatchewan offers a comprehensive 5-year Psychiatry residency program distributed across Saskatoon and Regina sites. The program emphasizes competency-based medical education, providing residents with a strong foundation in psychiatric care through diverse clinical experiences, research opportunities, and longitudinal training in various psychotherapy modalities.

Quick Facts

Program ID: 29459
Quota: 3 positions
Stream: CMG
Program Length: 5 years
Last Approved: September 5, 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 (CBME) using the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Competency by Design (CBD) Framework, emphasizing progressive independence and comprehensive skill development.

Training Setting

Training occurs across urban and rural sites in Saskatchewan, including hospitals in Saskatoon and Regina, with opportunities for rotations in rural and northern clinics.

Focus Areas

General Psychiatry

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Geriatric Psychiatry

Forensic Psychiatry

Addiction Psychiatry

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Rural and Remote Psychiatry

Special Features

Competency by Design (CBD) Framework
Distributed learning across two sites
Resident research opportunities
Longitudinal psychotherapy training
Resident wellness representatives
Monthly journal clubs
Teaching opportunities for medical students
Out-of-province elective options
Resident conference funding ($1000/year + $2000 for presentations)

Program Strengths

Small program with 1:1 teaching experiences
Supportive and collegial environment
Dedicated faculty
Extensive research opportunities
Flexible training experiences
Strong emphasis on resident wellness

Patient Populations

Adult psychiatric patients

Child and adolescent patients

Geriatric patients

Forensic patients

Patients with severe and persistent mental illness

Patients with addiction disorders

Rural and remote populations

Research Opportunities

Residents work with a Residency Research Director, have a research facilitator at both sites, and can collaborate with clinical and basic science faculty.

Teaching Hospitals

Royal University Hospital
Irene & Leslie Dube Centre for Mental Health
Saskatoon City Hospital
St. Paul's Hospital
Regina General Hospital
Pasqua Hospital
Regional Psychiatric Centre (Prairies)

Training Setting Type

Academic medical center

Community hospital

Rural clinic

Forensic hospital

Enhanced Skills Training

Psychotherapy training (CBT, IPT, Dynamic, DBT)

Family therapy

Group therapy

Addiction medicine

Interview Information

Interview Dates

January 26, 2026
January 28, 2026
January 30, 2026

Evaluation Criteria

Casper test
Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
Personal letter
Reference letters
CV/Resume
Interview performance
OSCE exam

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

Emergency Psychiatry • 2 blocks

Inpatient Psychiatry • 1 block

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry • 1 block

Internal Medicine • 1 block

Neurology • 1 block

Emergency Medicine • 1 block

Family Medicine • 1 block

Geriatric Medicine • 1 block

Psychiatry Selective • 1 block

Medicine Selective • 1 block

Elective/Research • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry • 6 months

General Adult Outpatient Psychiatry • 6 months

PGY-3 Rotations

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry • 6 months

Geriatric Psychiatry • 6 months

PGY-4 Rotations

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry • 2 months

Addictions Psychiatry • 1 month

Acute Care Psychiatry • 2 months

Consolidation • 1 month

Severe and Persistent Mental Illness • 6 months

PGY-5 Rotations

Psychiatry Training Experience • 3 months

Selective Training • 3 months

Elective Training • 6 months

Websites of Interest

Department of Psychiatry

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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.