The Postgraduate Medical Education office (PGME) is committed to working with residents to ensure that their educational experience during the time they spend at the University of Saskatchewan will provide them with the best possible program to meet their needs in relation to their future career goals.

The role of the PGME office is one of coordination - with residents, with teaching hospitals, and with departments and program directors. We are here to serve residents' needs, answer any questions they may have, and assist residents in acquiring the best training they possibly can. Our contact with residents lasts long after they have completed their program – the PGME office also provides verification of training letters when residents apply for licensure or hospital privileges, as well as letters of reference and other forms of documentation.

The PGME office has a number of important administrative and educational roles. We liaise with many different groups including: Saskatchewan Health, Health Regions, College of Physicians and Surgeons, undergraduate medical education, training programs and departments, to ensure that each resident’s educational experience runs as smoothly as possible.

Educational Activities

• Working with programs to ensure compliance with standards of accreditation (Royal College or Family Medicine) and seeking to improve the quality of our training programs
• Conducting periodic internal program reviews and arranging external reviews of all residency training programs to ensure that they meet the standards of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada
• Administration / organization of certain courses, programs and resources that are college-wide rather than program-specific
• Assistance to residents and programs in developing enhanced learning programs and obtaining resources for residents who are experiencing academic difficulties
• Management of educational leaves and travel fund requests
• Management of out-of-province electives

Human Resource Activities

• Providing information to the payroll office for salary, on call stipends and other financial remuneration
• Administration of leaves

Professional Activities

• CMPA coverage
• Educational licenses
• Review and approval of moonlighting requests
• Transfer procedures

The PGME office can be more effective in meeting your needs as a resident if you consult us early should any issues or concerns arise as you undertake your residency program.  If you don’t know – just ask!  Our administrative staff will assist you if problems arise and our goal is to help support you in achieving a successful and fulfilling residency training program while you are at the University of Saskatchewan.