Located in Western Canada, Saskatchewan is known as the "Land of Living Skies" and is a great place for physicians to practice due to the quality of life and professional satisfaction that this province offers. Its vast space has remained how nature intended it to be, providing a variety of unique experiences for physicians and their families while boasting a high quality of life. Saskatchewan provides everyone with an opportunity to choose their own adventure.

Practice Profile

Emergency Medicine physicians practise in a variety of communities throughout the province. The Emergency Medicine team is responsible for providing clinical medical services, including trauma, stroke and pediatric care. Rotation varies by community and hospital, allowing a balanced lifestyle.

Physicians may have the opportunity to participate in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate medical education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). USask is a research-intensive institution with approximately 26,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff with campuses throughout the province and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to two of the largest science projects in the country – the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-Intervac).

Discover the endless opportunities and professional advancement Saskatchewan offers. See how we can help you build a rewarding and fulfilling life, both in and out of your practice.

Saskatchewan Licensure Requirements

All practising medical doctors in Canada must be registered with their provincial or territorial medical regulatory authority. In Saskatchewan, the regulatory body is the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). In Saskatchewan, we rely on the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Royal College) to determine if the specialty training is equivalent to Canadian training programs. As a specialist physician trained outside of Canada, your route to obtaining licensure will be determined by your country of training.

Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Examinations:

•           MCC Qualifying Examination Part 1 (MCCQE1); or

•           United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps 1, 2 and 3; or

•           Other proof of appropriate medical knowledge acceptable to the CPSS Council;

Certification:

·       Through the Approved Jurisdiction Route, a ruling letter outlining eligibility to take the Royal College exam(s) in primary specialty or certification letter; or

·       Through the Practice Eligibility Route, a letter confirming a pass standing on the Royal College exam(s) in primary specialty; or

·       American Board Certification with the associated specialty board

Currency of Practice: Have been in active independent practice within the past three (3) years and have practiced a minimum of five (5) months in the past five (5) years;

English Language Proficiency: may be required

Medical Degree: From a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools

Specialty Training: A formal postgraduate training program resulting in a Certificate of Completion of Training of discipline specific postgraduate training.

Remuneration

Emergency Medicine Specialists are remunerated either through Fee-For- Service or contract payment modalities. The average earning per year is over:

C$450,000

This does not include on-call, research, academic and other payments.

Saskatchewan Practice Incentives

Experience the rewards of the Emergency Medicine Recruitment and Retention Incentive available for Emergency Medicine physicians providing full-time services in qualifying Saskatchewan communities. 

You may be eligible for up to C$200,000 over 5 years of practice in Emergency Medicine in Saskatchewan!

The Saskatchewan Medical Association offers the following benefits and more:

Specialist Recruitment Incentive | Grant of C$30,000 to eligible specialists who establish a practice in Saskatchewan and remain for 36 months in that community.

Parental Leave Fund | The program provides up to C$2,000 per week for up to 20 weeks to a physician who is taking maternity, paternity or adoption leave from clinical practice.

Retention Fund | Provides financial rewards to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods of time. Depending on years of services the range is C$7,000 to C$14,000 per year (based on full-time practice).

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Reimbursement Fund | Rebates Saskatchewan physicians the fees associated with medical malpractice insurance premiums.

Insurance | Insurance products are available including disability, life, office overhead (business expense), extended medical and dental benefits, accidental death and dismemberment, medical office property, and benefits for employees of medical offices.