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South East (Yorkton) - Family Medicine

University of SaskatchewanSouth East (Yorkton), Saskatchewan
Family Medicine
Competitive Stream
1 Position

The South East Family Medicine Residency Training Program is a geographically distributed program offering training in Yorkton, Weyburn, and Moosomin. Residents will become competent rural generalist family physicians with a broad scope of practice, experiencing hands-on learning in small communities with low learner-to-faculty ratios.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30992
Quota
1 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 education emphasizing progressive skill development, hands-on experience, and comprehensive rural generalist training with a focus on individualized learning and mentorship.

Training Setting

A distributed rural and regional training environment across small Saskatchewan communities including Yorkton, Weyburn, and Moosomin, with rotations through regional hospitals and community health centers.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Rural Generalist Practice
Emergency Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Underserved Populations Care
Special Features
  • Low resident to faculty ratio
  • Distributed training across multiple communities
  • Integrated emergency department shifts
  • Obstetrics opportunities
  • 4-week rotation at All Nations Healing Hospital
  • Virtual academic half-days
  • In-person simulation days
  • Flexible elective time
Program Strengths
  • Extensive emergency medicine training
  • Broad procedural skills development
  • Strong rural medicine focus
  • Personalized mentorship
  • Comprehensive generalist training
Patient Populations
Rural populations
Underserved communities
Indigenous populations
Elderly patients
Acute care patients
Obstetric patients
Pediatric patients
Research Opportunities

Scholarly activities are encouraged, with opportunities for evidence-based medicine curriculum and academic half-day programming.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Yorkton Regional Health Centre
  • All Nations Healing Hospital
  • Regional community hospitals
Training Setting Type
Regional hospital
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Rural medicine
Emergency medicine
Obstetrics
Procedural skills
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.