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University of Saskatchewan – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Saskatoon

Médecine physique et réadaptation

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Dr. Shane Wunder, Dr. Brendan Kushneriuk (Program Co-Directors)

Directeur(trice) du programme

Julie Gillis

Administrateur(trice)
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The University of Saskatchewan Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is a provincial program that provides a unique and flexible opportunity to take advantage of the best training opportunities across two main campuses, located in the cities of Saskatoon and Regina, as well as opportunities to experience one or more of the regional centres throughout the province. We currently have residents in various stages of training who have their primary base in either Regina or Saskatoon. For 2026, we will have one position based primarily at each of the two training sites of Saskatoon and Regina. Residents training at both sites will still be expected to complete part of their training at the other campus to take advantage of the strengths at both locations and the diversity of faculty and patients across our province.

We have integrated support for research with access to research scientists in both cities. We have strong working relationships with neurosciences, rheumatology and orthopedics. Both centres have established services in the core rehabilitation areas of stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and amputation medicine.

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Renseignements généraux

Our two tertiary rehabilitation centres in Saskatoon and Regina serve a provincial population of over 1.2 million. Our program is distributed between both cities, which offers the best of flexibility, personalized attention, and practical experience. There is excellent support from the College of Medicine to support this distributed model. We have a strong focus on neurological and musculoskeletal anatomy reinforced by five half days per year in the College of Medicine anatomy lab guided by an anatomist and physiatrist. This is followed by hands-on ultrasound teaching and practice evaluating the anatomy reviewed in the lab. We are continuing to build our expertise for integrating ultrasound into spasticity management and musculoskeletal procedures. We also have optional EMG teaching rounds in addition to our regular academic teaching program.

At the Regina campus, the program is primarily based out of Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, a stand-alone rehabilitation facility which has all core rehabilitation services at one site including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, electrodiagnostics, prosthetics and orthotics, specialized seating, and services for pediatric rehabilitation.

The campus in Saskatoon is based out of Saskatoon City Hospital, where there are inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. There is also the opportunity to work with off-site pediatric subspecialists as well as teams managing cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other neuromuscular diseases in addition to orthotics and prosthetics.

There are also five community physiatrists in Saskatoon and one in Regina who see a mix of musculoskeletal and electrodiagnostic medicine.

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Informations sur les salaires

Post graduate salaries and benefits differ by province and are determined by two things: your training year, and the province you work in. See below the salaries and benefits for University of Saskatchewan - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Saskatoon.
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Explorer le lieu

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Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city straddling the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatchewan, Canada. North along the riverside Meewasin Trail is Wanuskewin Heritage Park, with exhibitions exploring indigenous culture. On the trail’s southern stretch, native wildlife inhabit the prairie grasslands of Beaver Creek Conservation Area. East of the river, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo has manicured gardens and a children’s zoo.

Expérience des résidents

Olivia Lafrance
PGY-3
À votre avis, quels sont les points forts de votre programme?
In my opinion, a highlight of our program is our strong foundation in anatomy and ultrasound training. We are lucky to get a lot of hands-on learning, with cadaveric anatomy sessions and structured ultrasound teaching that prepares us to apply these skills to complex patient cases. Another highlight is our dual training site model. Training at two different rehab centers exposes us to a broad spectrum of patient populations and clinical practices. This allows us to gain experience in different clinical settings, making us adaptable and well-rounded physicians.
One of the best aspects of being a resident in our program is the people. The faculty and residents create a genuinely supportive environment where collaboration and respect are at the forefront. The learning experiences we get in our program are positive, motivating, and tailored to the individual. I have found our program does a great job at balancing independence with support, which is all you can ask for as a resident!
The community within our program is exceptionally collegial and welcoming. There is a genuine culture of support among residents and faculty, making even the most challenging days feel manageable. Additionally, the interdisciplinary team we get to work with not only provide wonderful patient care but also enrich our learning. Being part of such a collaborative and encouraging environment has been one of my favourite parts of residency.
Outside of residency, I make it a priority to spend quality time with my family, friends, and two dogs. I also love to travel and look forward to planning a couple of trips a year to help me recharge! During the summer months, I’m usually trying to get in as much hiking, camping, and paddleboarding as I can, to take advantage of our beautiful Saskatchewan summers.
Our program fosters a strong culture of wellness by making sure we have opportunities to connect and recharge outside of work. We have social events throughout the year such as barbeques and holiday parties. Our program has a resident and staff wellness representative who plan events such as escape rooms, bowling, anything! We also have a resident retreat each year which allows us to relax, have fun, and socialize outside of the hospital. These events help promote balance and also strengthens the sense of community within our program.
I’m most looking forward to the upcoming expansion of our rehabilitation ward. This growth will bring more opportunities to care for a broader range of patients and to engage even more with our interdisciplinary team. This expansion and learning opportunities that come with it is an exciting chance to expand my knowledge and develop my skills as a physiatrist.

Foire aux questions

Yes, please email our administrative residents –

Olivia Lafrance (ojl448@mail.usask.ca ) or Jonathan Chow (jdc577@mail.usask.ca )

Joel Peltonen (jdp112@mail.usask.ca) — if you have any questions.

 

  • For 2026, there will be one position in each site (Regina and Saskatoon).
  • All residents spend time in both cities, with funding support available for travel and accommodations in the opposite site to your geographic base.
  • All residents since July 2020 are in the CBD stream with a curriculum designed to follow the Royal College guidelines.

We have made several changes in the last couple of years including bi-weekly optional EMG rounds, a patient safety and quality improvement course integrated into our academic teaching curriculum, and 5 sessions of applied ultrasound and anatomy focused on a specific body region.

  • We have a research associate who is responsible for overseeing the research curriculum.
  • We have 10-12 critical appraisal sessions per year, 4 journal surveillance sessions, a patient safety and quality improvement curriculum, an annual PM&R research half day including resident research award, and quarterly Quality Improvement (formerly Morbidity and Mortality) rounds.
  • All residents are required to complete a scholarly project during their training with the support of the research associate, faculty members, and/or research scientists.