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Dr. Nigel Rawlings

Program Director

Lorrisa Budz

Program Administrative Assistant
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Program Highlights

  • Abundant hands on surgical experience (partial cataracts 600+, complete cataracts 450+, muscle surgeries 100+, trabeculectomies 40+)
  • funding and opportunities for research (veterinary ophthalmology, Synchrotron)
  • Eyesi Surgical Simulator (cataract modules, vitrectomy modules)
  • well stocked wet lab
  • small program with a very close knit group of residents and staff
  • funding to attend review courses, conferences etc (TORIC, Lancaster/Stanford, Wills, COS, AAO etc)
  • protected time for academic half day
  • weekly grand rounds
  • scheduled half day a week of research time
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General Information

  • population of Saskatoon 325, 000
  • centre of excellence in research innovation (Innovation Place, Synchrotron, VIDO)
  • high density of restaurants
  • microbreweries, farm to table restaurants, Farmer’s markets
  • theatre, festivals, concerts, art museums, numerous lakes (great fishing and camping)
  • affordable living (rent, real estate)
  • international airport
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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 - Ophthalmology - Saskatoon.
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Explore Location

Bridge in the foreground of the city
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.

Resident Experience

Melody Wong
PGY-4
In your opinion, what are the highlights of your program?
Large clinical and surgical volume, cohesive resident group, one-on-one teaching.
Ample opportunity for clinical and surgical learning. Opportunity to refine learning to meet your specific needs and goals. Teaching and mentorship opportunity.
Very tight-knit resident group and close relationships with staff
Enjoy visiting new restaurants in Saskatoon
Further refining my surgical skills