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Swift Current - Family Medicine

University of SaskatchewanSwift Current, Saskatchewan
Family Medicine
Competitive Stream
1 Position

The Swift Current Family Medicine residency program is a well-established rural program in Southwest Saskatchewan that has graduated over 56 residents since 2010. The program provides comprehensive training in generalist rural medicine with state-of-the-art simulation and committed faculty, preparing confident rural family doctors.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29434
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

Competency-based medical education focused on producing caring, compassionate family physicians ready to provide comprehensive care in rural, remote, and underserved communities.

Training Setting

Located in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, a regional center with a population of 17,000 and a catchment area of 44,000. Offers full range of medical services including acute care, emergency, obstetrics, and specialist clinics.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Generalist Family Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Rural and Remote Healthcare
Special Features
  • State-of-the-art simulation program
  • One-on-one teaching
  • Learner-focused hospital environment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Longitudinal experiences in Palliative Care, Long term care, Urology and Emergency Medicine
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive rural medical training
  • High clinical confidence development
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Strong community integration
  • Excellent generalist skills training
Patient Populations
Rural populations
Remote communities
Underserved populations
Acute care patients
Pediatric patients
Obstetric patients
Long-term care patients
Palliative care patients
Teaching Hospitals
  • Cypress Regional Hospital
  • Swift Current Family Medicine Residency Program
Training Setting Type
Regional hospital
Community hospital
Rural medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Palliative Care
Long term care
Urology
Emergency Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Casper test
  • FMProC assessment
  • MCCQE Part I
  • NAC examination
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Electives
  • Leadership skills
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

Orientation2 weeks
Consolidation Week1 week
Family Medicine17 weeks
Emergency Medicine4 weeks
Surgery4 weeks
Anesthesia3 weeks
Obstetrics / Women's Health6 weeks
Internal Medicine4 weeks
Pediatrics4 weeks
Electives4 weeks
Psychiatry4 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

Consolidation Week1 week
Family Medicine23 weeks
Rural Family Medicine8 weeks
Electives10 weeks
Exam Week1 week
Obstetrics4 weeks
Internal Medicine4 weeks
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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.