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Program Highlights

  1. Full-service Family Medicine (Emergency Medicine, Office-based care, procedures in clinic and on call at the hospital, Obstetrics, In-patient care, Long-term care, etc.)
  2. Close knit, collegial, and engaged physician group (good mix of younger and more experienced physicians with great retention of docs who graduated from the residency program, large number of visiting medical students and residents from other programs, opportunity to work with visiting specialists from Saskatoon and Prince Albert)
  3. Opportunity to work with high risk vulnerable populations (great exposure to Addictions Medicine, local Primary Care led Hep C and HIV treatment)
  4. Opioid Agonist Therapy program offering excellent care to over 120 patients (several of our residents have chosen to offer Opioid Agonist Therapy following their training)
  5. Opportunity to utilize point of care ultrasound in the clinic and the Emergency department with excellent on-site mentorship
  6. Busy Emergency department with great exposure to a wide range of patient presentations
  7. Amazing outdoor lifestyle in winter and summer (world-class paddling routes, summer mountain bike trails and winter fat bike trails, over 50 km of groomed cross-country ski trails, water sports, fishing, snowmobiling, women’s, and men’s hockey, etc.)
  8. Great local events and organizations (annual Napatak Ramble outdoor music concert; BORA Boreal Outdoor Recreation Association; Pimiskitan Canoe Club; etc.)
  9. Remote medicine experiences (weekly flyouts to Northern nursing stations, opportunity to work closely with local Indigenous populations)
  10. Innovative clinic team focused on high quality patient care (13 salaried physician positions providing care for over 7000 patients in the local La Ronge area and 15,000 patients in the extended north central SK catchment area, fully integrated electronic medical records program, strong culture of continuous quality improvement, long history of learner mentorship and teaching with over 35 years of experience working with medical students and residents)
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General Information

Our mission is to create, teach, and develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes specific to the discipline of Family Medicine. We will work to optimize health by demonstrating excellence and innovation in service, education, and scholarly activity. We will provide university, hospital, and community-based education consistent with the principles of Family Medicine. We will focus our efforts on working with communities in response to their health needs.

 

  • Residents are provided 20 vacation days per year
  • NRP is provided by the program
  • There is ample opportunity to teach medical students
  • Very competitive resident salaries
  • CMPA insurance is paid by the University of Saskatchewan
  • Annual Resident Retreat
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Salary Information

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 - Family Medicine - La Ronge.
Saskatchewan
Gross annual PGY-1 Salary
$61,635
Gross annual PGY-2 Salary
$67,217
Gross annual PGY-3 Salary
$72,794*
Gross annual PGY-4 Salary
$78,348*
Gross annual PGY-5 Salary
$83,860*
Gross annual PGY-6 Salary
$89,359*
Educational Leave
Minimum 7 days with pay, 12 Maximum
Annual Vacation
4 weeks
Meal Allowance
n/a
Frequency of Calls
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
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.)
Supplemental Maternity Leave Benefits
15 weeks topped to 90% pay when eligible for Employment Insurance
Provincial Health Insurance
Yes, if registered with Sask. Health
Extended Health Insurance
Blue Cross family coverage, if registered with a Provincial Health Plan
CMPA Dues Paid
100%
Dental Plan
100%
Statutory and Floating Holidays
1.5 times pay or 1/2 pay & day off for stats, plus 6 extra paid days off at Christmas
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid premium cost for Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid premium, >$100,000 coverage
Sick Leave
1.25 days per month to maximum 75 days
Provincial Dues (% of salary)
1%
Employee Assistance Program
Two programs available through SMA and University of Saskatchewan
On-Call Stipends
Home Light: per duty period: $72 weekday; $83 weekend
In House: per duty period: $166 weekday; $191 weekend
ICU/CCU: per duty period: $166 weekday; $191 weekend

Updated August 24, 2022

*Effective January 1, 2021

Term of Collective Agreement – visit http://www.residentdoctorssk.ca/contract/current-collective-agreement for contract details.

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Explore Location

Rural waterfront and sunset
La Ronge
La Ronge is a northern town in the boreal forest of central Saskatchewan, Canada. Its location is approximately 250 km north of Prince Albert where Highway 2 becomes Highway 102. La Ronge lies on the western shore of Lac la Ronge, is adjacent to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, and is on the edge of the Canadian Shield.

Resident Experience

Current resident
PGY-2
In your opinion, what are the highlights of your program?
Staff support for residents and flexibility
Flexibility and support
Very positive
Good
Allows us to take our time off and supports student needs
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Frequently Asked Questions

Each resident is required to complete a scholarly project during the two-year residency. Residents are supported by faculty and staff of the Research Division to complete this work. The project must be presented by residents at the annual Resident Scholarship Day and a manuscript must be submitted. All residents are required to complete scholarly academic modules and will have protected time to complete these activities.

Quality improvement and reflection on one’s own practice are important components of the practice of Family Medicine and there is increasing emphasis on this activity. All residents are required to participate in a practice assessment, as set out by their training site.

 

Planning for academic sessions is coordinated across all sites of the program. An Evidence Based Medicine course and a Scholarship Skills course are mandatory for the first year. Physician Management courses and ethics courses are provided. Written and Simulated Office Oral Exam preparation is provided.