University of Saskatchewan - Family Medicine - Moose Jaw

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University of Saskatchewan – Family Medicine – Moose Jaw

Family Medicine

Contact

Dr. H. V. Rininsland

Program Director

Lisa Eisan

Program Administrative Assistant

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Program Highlights

Full-service Family Medicine (office, hospital, Emergency, Obstetrics, Home Care and Long-term care) with a longitudinal program. At the end of the program the Resident is truly trained to practice in any setting and our graduates have gone on to practice in many different settings (including in a modified motor home in the middle of nowhere)
Close one-on-one learning with engaged preceptors. You literally become an integral part of the clinic you are learning in
A collegial and diverse community of physicians, including many specialists and FPs with special interests (Addictions, Geriatrics, Palliative Care, Aviation Medicine, Surgical Care, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, First Nations Medicine) working out of a state of the art new hospital
A very safe, friendly, and welcoming community with great schools, housing, and recreational facilities. We are small enough for a small town feel and yet have many amenities of a large city. Cost of housing is very reasonable. Close to big city shopping, entertainment, and travel without big city crime or traffic
Close to Regina and its airport for both big centre learning and personal opportunities. Several rotations are done in Regina as well as opportunity for electives
Calls is in Emergency, therefore much Emergency training and building confidence
Good work/life balance with less service component to work than in many larger programs
Our residents are usually the only residents on a service and get first chance at learning opportunities. They also have ample opportunity to teach junior learners, many of whom come from to Moose Jaw for rotations
Close to the Canadian Forces Base Moose Jaw, with possibilities for aviation medicine studies
A small program where you form close relationships with your colleagues, preceptors, hospital/clinic staff, and community. You are valued and your voice is heard
Great opportunity to get very good at procedural medicine

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

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 - Moose Jaw.

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.

Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw is the fourth largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. Lying on the Moose Jaw River in the south-central part of the province, it is situated on the Trans-Canada Highway, 77 km (48 mi) west of Regina. Residents of Moose Jaw are known as Moose Javians.

Resident Experience

Danielle Gillette

PGY-2

Flexibility, collegiality, support, small program, longitudinal emergency medicine and family medicine

Great teachers, numerous opportunities to learn, excellent support

In Moose Jaw we have a happy balance between professionalism and friendly collegiality. It is a very easy place to work, which is why we have retained so many previous graduates.

There are many social events with current and past residents, with supervisors and administrators. These events are a space for food and collegiality, and often are a great source of support outside of work.

Resiliency events at least once per month in the form of meals together, coffee sessions, game nights. Open communication is paramount and highly valued within the program. It allows for a highly supportive environment.

Completing the required exams, starting to shape my practice, watching this years R1s find their independence and welcoming in our new first year residents.

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.

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