University Of Saskatchewan

Contact Information

Shari Smith

Visiting Elective Coordinator

med.electives@usask.ca

medicine.usask.ca

Box 17, 3A20 Health Sciences Building, University of Saskatchewan

107 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon SK, S7N 5E5

About the Faculty of Medicine

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.

Policies &
Requirements

Important Application Dates

Application Period	2-Week Blocks Available
December 1 – December 15, 2024	March 24 – April 4, 2025 March 31 – April 11, 2025 April 7 – April 18, 2025 April 14 – April 25, 2025 April 21 – May 2, 2025
January 5 – January 19, 2025	April 28 – May 9, 2025 May 5 – May 16, 2025 May 12 – May 23, 2025 May 19 – May 30, 2025
February 2 – February 16, 2025	May 26 – June 6, 2025 June 2 – June 13, 2025 June 9 – June 20, 2025 June 16 – June 27, 2025 June 23 – July 4, 2025

1. ADMISSIBILITÉ

Canadian applicants must be registered for their clerkship year(s) in a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at a Canadian institution recognized by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and in good academic standing.

2. INSTRUCTIONS POUR LA PRÉSENTATION DE DEMANDES

Each application can only secure one elective.
The U of S only offers 2-week electives. Electives begin on Mondays and end on Fridays.
Please do not inquire about availability. It fluctuates on a regular basis and can only be determined at the time the elective request is processed.
All applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to capacity, we cannot guarantee that all applications will receive a confirmed elective. The elective Portal capacity feature is not an indication of capacity at the U of S but rather a representation of all the electives we offer throughout an academic year.
Preceptors are not to be contacted directly for an elective opportunity.
The U of S does not accept applications for non-credit electives.
We will attempt to notify the applicant at least 8 weeks prior to the start date of the elective as to whether an elective placement has been found.
If an elective opportunity is extended to you, you have 7 days to accept or decline the opportunity. If you do not respond within 7 days, we reserve the right to cancel your application.
If an elective offer is declined this cancels your entire application, and no further electives on that application will be considered.

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)

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.

3. EXIGENCES RELATIVES AUX DOCUMENTS

AVEC LA SOUMISSION DE LA DEMANDE

A recent and clear photo of yourself
AFMC Immunization Form and Testing Form
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- A complete COVID-19 vaccination series is required, and boosters are strongly recommended, with the exception of students with approved accommodations exempting them from this vaccination.
Proof of Influenza vaccination
- An up-to-date seasonal influenza immunization is required for electives occurring from November to June, unless a formal accommodation is in place for exemption.
Proof of N95 Mask Fitting
- Please submit a copy of your N95 Mask Fitting card with the date of the fit testing and size of mask. Proof of N95 mask fitting is required unless a student has a formal accommodation exempting them from this requirement. If a student has such an exemption, there may be limitations to the clinical experiences in which they can participate. In the event of an outbreak, students not fitted for an N95 mask may also be excluded from the outbreak area and not be allowed to return until the Saskatchewan Health Authority has determined it is safe to do so.

WITH ELECTIVE CONFIRMATION

HIV and Hepatitis C
- Testing and reporting for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus but only once an elective is confirmed. Upload the official laboratory report via the school’s AFMC Student Portal. Testing is required for confirmed electives in O&G, Emergency Medicine and Surgery. Results are valid within the 4 years prior to the elective dates sought.

Important Application Dates

Application Period	2-Week Blocks Available
December 1 – December 15, 2024	March 24 – April 4, 2025 March 31 – April 11, 2025 April 7 – April 18, 2025 April 14 – April 25, 2025 April 21 – May 2, 2025
January 5 – January 19, 2025	April 28 – May 9, 2025 May 5 – May 16, 2025 May 12 – May 23, 2025 May 19 – May 30, 2025
February 2 – February 16, 2025	May 26 – June 6, 2025 June 2 – June 13, 2025 June 9 – June 20, 2025 June 16 – June 27, 2025 June 23 – July 4, 2025

1. ADMISSIBILITÉ

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:

Saskatchewan students studying abroad:
- - Students must provide a copy of their valid Saskatchewan Health Card.
Nominated students from RCSI and LMU:
- - The University of Saskatchewan has reciprocal agreements with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the Ludwig-Maximilian University (LMU) of Munich. RCSI and LMU students are required to contact their Electives Office prior to applying on the AFMC Portal. RCSI and LMU vet all applicants, and the list of nominated students is provided to the University of Saskatchewan. *Please note the application period for RCSI students is now closed for 2024.
IFMSA exchange students

2. INSTRUCTIONS POUR LA PRÉSENTATION DE DEMANDES

Each application can only secure one elective.
The U of S only offers 2-week electives. Electives begin on Mondays and end on Fridays.
All applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to capacity, we cannot guarantee that all applications will receive a confirmed elective. The elective Portal capacity feature is not an indication of capacity at the U of S but rather a representation of all the electives we offer throughout an academic year.
International students can complete up to 6 weeks of electives at the U of S. Students are limited to 2 weeks per specialty/subspecialty at a specific site.
Preceptors are not to be contacted directly for an elective opportunity.
The U of S does not accept applications for non-credit electives.
We will attempt to notify the applicant at least 8 weeks prior to the start date of the elective as to whether an elective placement has been found.
If an elective opportunity is extended to you, you have 7 days to accept or decline the opportunity. If you do not respond within 7 days, we reserve the right to cancel your application.

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)

Worker’s Compensation on Elective

3. EXIGENCES RELATIVES AUX DOCUMENTS

AVEC LA SOUMISSION DE LA DEMANDE

A recent and clear photo of yourself
Saskatchewan Health Card (only for SK students studying abroad)
- Copy of a valid Saskatchewan Health Card
AFMC Immunization Form and Testing Form
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- A complete COVID-19 vaccination series is required, and boosters are strongly recommended, with the exception of students with approved accommodations exempting them from this vaccination.
Proof of Influenza vaccination
- An up-to-date seasonal influenza immunization is required for electives occurring from November to June, unless a formal accommodation is in place for exemption.
Proof of N95 Mask Fitting
- Please submit a copy of your N95 Mask Fitting card with the date of the fit testing and size of mask. Proof of N95 mask fitting is required unless a student has a formal accommodation exempting them from this requirement. If a student has such an exemption, there may be limitations to the clinical experiences in which they can participate. In the event of an outbreak, students not fitted for an N95 mask may also be excluded from the outbreak area and not be allowed to return until the Saskatchewan Health Authority has determined it is safe to do so.
Criminal Record Check
- The Criminal Record Check must be conducted by the jurisdiction where you are attending medical school.

AFTER ELECTIVE CONFIRMATION

Proof of Malpractice Insurance
- A $5 million aggregate limit with a $2 million per occurrence is required.
- The University of Saskatchewan (105 Administration Place, Saskatoon, S7N 5A2) should be listed as an Additional Insured.
HIV and Hepatitis C
- Testing and reporting for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus but only once an elective is confirmed. Upload the official laboratory report via the school’s AFMC Student Portal. Testing is required for confirmed electives in O&G, Emergency Medicine and Surgery. Results are valid within the 4 years prior to the elective dates sought.

ELECTIVE FEES

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.

Santé et sécurité

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:

needle prick or sharp instrument injury
splash to the eyes, nose, mouth, and/or non-intact skin
human bite

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:

an object with the body fluid punctured or broke the skin of the exposed person (e.g. needle stick or cut with a sharp object), OR
the fluid came into contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes, nose, and/or mouth of the exposed person; OR
the fluid came into contact with non-intact skin (e.g. chapped, abraded or afflicted with dermatitis, etc.) of the exposed person.

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:

lab specimens containing concentrated HIV, HBV, or HCV
blood, serum, plasma, or other biological fluids visibly contaminated with blood
pleural, amniotic, pericardial, peritoneal, synovial, and cerebrospinal fluid
semen or vaginal secretions
breast milk
organ and tissues transplants
saliva (HBV only)
screened and donated blood and manufactured products (minimal risk in Canada)

The fluids that ARE NOT capable of transmitting a BBP (unless they contain visible blood):

tears
vomit
urine and feces

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:

quickly remove gloves and/or clothing to determine any injury to the hand(s) or affected body area
allow injury to bleed
wash the injured area well with soap and water

First aid actions for a splash to the eyes, nose, mouth, and/or non-intact skin:

flush area well with running water
for eye splashes, use the nearest eye wash station for 15 minutes

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:

SAY NO: Whenever possible, tell the offending party that their behaviour is unwelcome and that you want it to stop.
SEEK HELP: For a confidential consultation, contact the Coordinator or one of the Directors, Student Affairs, College of Medicine; the Associate Dean, Medical Education; the Coordinator of Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Services, or seek assistance from another University official.
KEEP A RECORD: Write down the details of the incident and how it was handled.

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.

Travel &
Accommodation

Applicants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. Listed below are some suggested websites to help with your search:

SASKATOON

Park Town Hotel (https://www.parktownhotel.com/)
- 1.2km from RUH
- 750m from City Hospital
- 3.6km from St. Paul’s Hospital
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East (https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/saskatoon/yxees/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-CA-_-YXEES)
- 1.1km from RUH
- 2.5km from City Hospital
- 5.3km from St. Paul’s Hospital
Laura’s Lodge (https://lauraslodge.com/)
- 450m from RUH
- 1.5km from City Hospital
- 4.3km from St. Paul’s Hospital
The Inn on College (https://innoncollege.com/)
- 400m from RUH
- 1.3km from City Hospital
- 4.1km from St. Paul’s Hospital

REGINA

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham (https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca/ramada/regina-saskatchewan/ramada-hotel-and-convention-centre-regina/overview?CID=LC:RA::GGL:RIO:National:11851%26iata=00093796)
- 650m from Regina General Hospital
- 3.1km from Pasqua Hospital
Residence Inn by Marriott (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yqrri-residence-inn-regina/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
- 400m from Pasqua Hospital
- 3.9km from Regina General Hospital

Cancellation &
Demandes de modification

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

Evaluations & Assessment

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.

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

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