Shari Smith
Visiting Elective Coordinator
Box 17, 3A20 Health Sciences Building, University of Saskatchewan
107 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon SK, S7N 5E5
The College of Medicine is the only medical school in Saskatchewan and as such is a very significant resource and institution for our province and its people. We take seriously our responsibility to train the next generation of physicians to serve the current and future healthcare needs of the people of the province, while producing outstanding research that contributes to improved patient outcomes.
Our well-established provincial presence includes campuses in both Saskatoon and Regina, and distributed education sites in Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Swift Current, Estevan, Melfort, Lloydminster and North Battleford. Our growing student body benefits from opportunities to learn and train in urban, rural and remote locations across Saskatchewan.
Electives are tailored to the individual student and will take place at the University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon or Regina campuses, unless otherwise specified.
To learn more about the faculty of medicine, visit our website.
Important Application Dates
Application Period | 2-Week Blocks Available |
December 1 – December 15, 2024 | March 24 – April 4, 2025 |
January 5 – January 19, 2025 | April 28 – May 9, 2025 |
February 2 – February 16, 2025 | May 26 – June 6, 2025 |
Approved applicant will need to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). This is a medical legal requirement for training in a clinical setting. Applicant may not take any kind of clinical training without registration. The fee for the registration is $100. Students that are accepted for electives will be sent an email outlining the registration requirements.
Worker’s Compensation on Elective
Although you are covered for general liability by your home institution, Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) does not provide coverage to visiting students from out-of-province or out-of-country. The College of Medicine does encourage you to maintain insurance sufficient to meet your needs.
Important Application Dates
Application Period | 2-Week Blocks Available |
December 1 – December 15, 2024 | March 24 – April 4, 2025 |
January 5 – January 19, 2025 | April 28 – May 9, 2025 |
February 2 – February 16, 2025 | May 26 – June 6, 2025 |
International applicants must be registered for their clerkship year(s) in a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at an institution recognized by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LMCE) and in good academic standing.
The University of Saskatchewan only considers elective requests from international students who fall under the following categories:
Approved applicant will need to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). This is a medical legal requirement for training in a clinical setting. Applicant may not take any kind of clinical training without registration. The fee for the registration is $100. Students that are accepted for electives will be sent an email outlining the registration requirements.
Worker’s Compensation on Elective
Although you are covered for general liability by your home institution, Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) does not provide coverage to visiting students from out-of-province or out-of-country. The College of Medicine does encourage you to maintain insurance sufficient to meet your needs.
International students will be charged a $600 per week fee. An invoice will be provided to the student after elective confirmation and payment is due prior to the beginning of the elective.
École |
Frais de demande d’admission des étudiants canadiens |
Frais d’acceptation des étudiants canadiens |
Frais de demande d’admission des étudiants International |
Frais d’acceptation des étudiants International |
Frais supplémentaires en dehors du portail |
University of Saskatchewan |
$75 |
$75 |
$50 |
$150 |
Reporting a health-related incident:
If you are currently undertaking an elective at the University of Saskatchewan and have encountered a health-related issue, please complete an incident form and submit it to ugme.exposure@usask.ca. Please report the incident within 48 hours.
Important Links:
USask Incident Report Form: https://servicecatalogue.usask.ca/hr/incident-management-form-incident-report-form-public.pdf
USask Medical Student Exposure to Infectious and Environmental Hazards Policy: https://medicine.usask.ca/policies/blood-or-body-fluid-exposure-procedure.php
USask Blood or Body Fluid Exposure Procedure: https://medicine.usask.ca/documents/policies/ugme/flowchartbloodbodyfluid.pdf
USask Clerkship COVID-19 Protocol: https://medicine.usask.ca/documents/ugme/policies/covid-19-clerkship-procedure.pdf
BLOOD AND BODY FLUID (BBF) EXPOSURE
What is a Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Exposure?
When a person is exposed to potentially infectious blood or body fluids through:
Step 1. Determine if a BBF exposure has occurred. Determine if the fluid contacted the exposed person in such a way that would allow for transmission of a Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP), including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). This would occur through:
YES, BBF exposure has (Proceed to Step 2)
NO, BBF exposure has not occurred. Contact the Incident Reporting Line (IRL) of the health region to report your incident as a NON-BBF EXPOSURE (See Step 5. for health region specific contact information).
Step 2. Determine if the fluid is capable of transmitting a BBP (e.g. HIV, HBV, HCV). The fluids/tissues that ARE capable of transmitting a BBP:
The fluids that ARE NOT capable of transmitting a BBP (unless they contain visible blood):
YES, fluid is capable of transmitting a BBP (Proceed to Step 3).
NO, fluid is not capable of transmitting a BBP. Contact the Incident Reporting Line (IRL) of the health region to report your incident as a NON-BBF EXPOSURE (See Step 5. for health region-specific contact information).
Step 3. Complete first aid action and notify the nursing manager/supervisor/senior resident/attending. First aid actions for a needle poke, sharps puncture, or human bite:
First aid actions for a splash to the eyes, nose, mouth, and/or non-intact skin:
Step 4. Report IMMEDIATELY to the nearest open emergency department for BBF exposure assessment.
Step 5. Contact the Incident Reporting Line (IRL) to report your incident as a BBF EXPOSURE.
Saskatoon: 306-655-0820
Rural (Toll-Free): 1-866-966-0820
Prince Albert: 306-765-6452 or 306-765-6497
Regina:
Regina General Hospital: 306-766-4689 or 306-766-4431
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre: 306-766-5217
Pasqua Hospital: 306-766-2557 or 306-766-2518
Step 6. Complete a University of Saskatchewan Incident Report and submit to UGME.Exposure@usask.ca.
Step 7. Student is contacted by site-specific UGME Office to provide support, as required.
INCIDENT REPORTING
All injuries and HBBFE incidents that occur while in a learning environment MUST be reported to the MD Program office within 48 hours. Please complete the online University of Saskatchewan Incident Report and submit to UGME.Exposure@usask.ca.
MISTREATMENT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
If you feel that you are being mistreated or harassed:
For more information, please seek this page.
The Office of Student Affairs at the University of Saskatchewan provides a safe place for students needing support. We also provide resources for students with concerns regarding mistreatment. Please visit our Student Affairs website if you require assistance or more information.
Applicants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. Listed below are some suggested websites to help with your search:
SASKATOON
REGINA
Should you decide to cancel the elective once it is confirmed, you will be required to notify us at least 6 weeks prior to the commencement of the elective period.
If the above timelines are not adhered to, a student will be cited for a breach of professionalism.
Requests for changes to electives will be considered on a case-by-case basis and additional fees may be incurred. Please submit any change requests through the AFMC Student Portal and by emailing med.electives@usask.ca
Students are required to provide their preceptor with an elective assessment form from their home university. If, for some reason, the student does not receive the completed form within two weeks of the elective’s end, they must inform the University of Saskatchewan Electives Office (med.electives@usask.ca). The Electives Office will then follow up with the preceptor and department to ensure completion of assessment.
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