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Saskatoon - Public Health and Preventive Medicine

University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Saskatchewan Public Health and Preventive Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on population health and preventive medicine. The program provides diverse training opportunities across urban, rural, and northern settings, with a unique emphasis on integrated healthcare and public health systems.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29794
Quota
2 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
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, tailored to individual career goals in public health, medical epidemiology, health administration, and academic settings.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple sites in Saskatchewan, including urban public health departments in Saskatoon and Regina, northern health regions, provincial Ministry of Health, and potential federal agency placements.

Focus Areas
Population Health
Preventive Medicine
Public Health
Epidemiology
Health Promotion
Disease Prevention
Indigenous Health
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Master's degree options (MPH, Epidemiology)
  • Distributed training sites across Saskatchewan
  • Mandatory rural/northern rotation
  • Provincial government and federal agency exposure
  • Temporary housing support for distributed rotations
Program Strengths
  • Integrated provincial healthcare system training
  • Diverse public health experiences
  • Small program size allowing personalized training
  • Strong academic resources
  • Close links to academic and government health institutions
Patient Populations
Urban populations
Rural populations
Northern Indigenous populations
Provincial population
Research Opportunities

Opportunities for academic work through Master's degree programs and potential research placements, with emphasis on evidence-informed practice.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Saskatchewan Health Authority - Saskatoon Area
  • Saskatchewan Health Authority - Regina Area
  • Mamawetan Churchill River Health Authority
Training Setting Type
Public health departments
Provincial health ministry
Academic medical center
Community health settings
Enhanced Skills Training
Epidemiology
Health Policy
Public Health Leadership
Program Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application
  • Academic performance
  • Research/publications
  • Leadership experience
  • Elective evaluations
  • Casper test
  • 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

Transition to Discipline • 2 months
Foundations Stage • 10 monthsVarious clinical settings

PGY-2 Rotations

Academic Training • OngoingUniversity of Saskatchewan
Clinical Experiences • OngoingVarious public health settings

PGY-3 Rotations

Core of Discipline Stage • 12 monthsPublic Health Settings

PGY-4 Rotations

Core Placements • 12 monthsPublic Health Settings
Rural/Indigenous Health Rotation • 2 monthsNorthern Saskatchewan

PGY-5 Rotations

Public Health Leadership • 6 monthsRegina or Saskatoon
Elective Time • 6 monthsFlexible
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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.