Up to 12 months for research including up to 6 months interprovincial/international electives.
Home call on Neurosurgery. Call coverage restricted to one hospital.
Early hands on experience in the operating room.
Ratio of residents to faculty is about 1:1.
Pediatrics and spine are integrated into daily work (not a separate rotation).
Excellent support for attendance at conferences/meetings.
Masters Program,Ph.D Programs,Royal College Clinical Investigator Program.
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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 - Neurosurgery - Saskatoon.
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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.
In your opinion, what are the highlights of your program?
“So much operating! From day 1 of residency you’ll be routinely acting as first assist in the OR and getting plenty of opportunity to improve your surgical skills. Small residency program makes it a very close knit group with senior residents who are very approachable and always around to help you adjust to being a surgical resident. “
What are the best aspects of being a resident specific to your experience in your program?
“Work really closely with staff right from the start so that everyone knows you and you can establish a very collegial relationship with everyone involved with the program. Start residency with a lot of on-service time, which allows you to get better a neurosurgery and meet your team. It also gives you a chance to get to know all the nursing/allied health staff that work with neurosurgery really early on so that you feel at home right from the start of residency!”
What is the community like within your program?
“Very close-knit group of residents and we work closely with staff routinely so even as a junior resident you develop great relationships with the staff.”
What is your life like outside of being a resident (eg: extracurricular, social activities)?
“It’s neurosurgery so we’re obviously going to be busy, but there are still plenty of ways to prioritize the things in life that make you “well”. I still have time to spend with my partner, exercise, and have been able to meet up with my co-residents/other residents to game, have a drink, or enjoy some great food here in Saskatoon.”
How does your program foster a culture of wellness for its residents?
“We’ve got a weekly bootcamp (optional) that residents and staff can go to which is a great way to connect with everyone! The senior residents, PD, and other staff are all very approachable so that you always feel well supported.”
What are you most looking forward to in the next year?
More operating!
In your opinion, what are the highlights of your program?
What are the best aspects of being a resident specific to your experience in your program?
What is the community like within your program?
What is your life like outside of being a resident (eg: extracurricular, social activities)?
How does your program foster a culture of wellness for its residents?
What are you most looking forward to in the next year?
In your opinion, what are the highlights of your program?
What are the best aspects of being a resident specific to your experience in your program?
What is the community like within your program?
What is your life like outside of being a resident (eg: extracurricular, social activities)?
How does your program foster a culture of wellness for its residents?
What are you most looking forward to in the next year?
