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South East (Weyburn) - Family Medicine

University of SaskatchewanSouth East (Weyburn), Saskatchewan
Family Medicine
Competitive Stream
2 Positions

The South East Family Medicine Residency Training Program is a geographically distributed program offering training in Yorkton, Weyburn, and Moosomin. Residents match with one of three home base communities and maintain continuity throughout training, focusing on becoming competent rural generalist family physicians with broad scopes of practice.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30994
Quota
2 positions
Stream
Competitive
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Learner-centered, competency-based medical education with an emphasis on developing confident, skilled family physicians capable of practicing in rural and underserved communities.

Training Setting

Distributed rural and regional training sites in southeastern Saskatchewan, including Weyburn (population ~12,000), with training across small community hospitals and regional centers.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Rural Generalist Family Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Emergency Medicine
Underserved Populations
Special Features
  • Low resident to faculty ratio
  • Personalized mentorship
  • Extensive emergency room learning
  • Mandatory 4-week rotation at All Nations Healing Hospital
  • Virtual academic half-day programming
  • In-person simulation days
  • Flexibility in elective time
Program Strengths
  • Strong rural medicine training
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • High procedural skills development
  • Flexible learning environment
  • Emphasis on community-based care
Patient Populations
Rural populations
Underserved communities
Indigenous populations
Acute care patients
Long-term care patients
Palliative care patients
Teaching Hospitals
  • Weyburn General Hospital
  • All Nations Healing Hospital
Training Setting Type
Rural hospital
Community hospital
Regional medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Care of the Elderly
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrics
Minor Procedures
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Casper test
  • FMProC assessment
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Medical school transcript
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Saskatchewan provincial salaries

Updated August 24, 2022

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$61,635

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$67,217

PGY-2

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

Orientation1 week
Family Medicine33 weeks
Women's Health/Obstetrics3 weeks
Psychiatry3 weeks
Anesthesia2 weeks
General Surgery2 weeks
Electives6 weeks
Consolidation Week1 week
Seasonal Slowdown1 week

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine27 weeks
FM Remote/Underserviced4-6 weeks
Obstetrics Tertiary/Regional4 weeks
Pediatrics ER2 weeks
Hospitalist/Internal Medicine4 weeks
Electives6 weeks
Exam Week1 week
Consolidation Week1 week
Seasonal Slowdown1 week
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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.