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Saskatoon - Psychiatry

University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Psychiatry
IMG Stream
1 Position
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The University of Saskatchewan offers a comprehensive 5-year Psychiatry residency program distributed across Saskatoon and Regina campuses. The program provides an enriched, supportive environment with a focus on developing competent, well-rounded psychiatrists through a Competency by Design framework and diverse clinical experiences.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29458
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A learner-centered approach emphasizing progressive independence, competency-based medical education, and holistic development across CanMEDS roles with a focus on individual learning needs and career goals.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple urban and rural sites in Saskatchewan, including hospitals, community clinics, mental health centers, and specialized psychiatric facilities in Saskatoon, Regina, and rural communities.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Addictions 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
  • Grand Rounds and Quality Improvement Rounds
  • Conference and research funding
  • Out-of-province elective opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Small program with personalized 1:1 teaching
  • Supportive and collegial environment
  • Comprehensive research opportunities
  • Flexible training experiences
  • Strong faculty mentorship
  • Extensive subspecialty exposure
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 and research facilitators, with opportunities for collaborative research and conference presentations.

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
Forensic hospital
Rural clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Family therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Evaluation Criteria
  • MCCQE Part I
  • NAC examination
  • Casper test
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • 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

Psychiatry ER • 2 blocks
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry • 1 block
Internal Medicine (CTU) • 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
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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.