USask Medicine

SCORE 2026 is coming March 27! Choose your General or Surgical stream and learn from experts like Dr. Fanny Yu (hand splinting essentials) and Dr. Zachary Oleynik (orthopedic emergencies). Accredited CME you won’t want to miss. Register today 👉ow.ly/C5VE50YuKHC

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan reaffirmed its commitment to post‑secondary education in its latest provincial budget. news.usask.ca/articles/gener…

ICYMI: Learning a child has a rare disease can change everything. #USask’s Drs. Sarah Tehseen & Katie Felton share what it’s like supporting families and their work in leading a phase 3 drug trial. 🎧Hear more in ep. 98 of Researchers under the Scope: ow.ly/wthg50YvTBE

Registration is OPEN for SHARP 2026, June 16-18 at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon, Sk, Canada! Join leaders, experts, and communities advancing safety and health for agricultural & rural people. 🔗 Register now: cvent.me/14NQe9

TOMORROW: Join Faculty Development for T-TIME, which explores core topics crucial for clinician educators- accessible to everyone and free to attend! Defining Universal Design for Learning with Drs. Nishma Patel & Fiyin Peluola 🕖 7-9pm Learn more: medicine.usask.ca/events/2026/03…

During her undergraduate degree, Dr. Nataliya Tokarska realized she had an interest in neuroscience. Working at #USask, now she is working to investigate new therapeutic approaches for multiple sclerosis. news.usask.ca/articles/resea…

Dr. Nataliya Tokarska's research is helping shape the future of MS care. As a #USask post-doctoral fellow, she is investigating acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) as a non-invasive therapeutic approach for MS. medicine.usask.ca/news/2026/stud… #USaskResearch

It’s (ALMOST) that time of year again. Our USask Medical Imaging Research Day will be Tuesday June 9th. And out distinguished guest will be Dr Nicolas Murray from the UBC department of radiology.  Looking forward to another great event! #radiology #research #MedEd #RadResearch

Today is Canadian Women Physicians Day! A huge thank you to the many incredible women physicians across the #USaskMed community for your dedication and expertise.

Join us on Apr 14 for an Overview of PCC & PCC Symptoms w/ Dr. Donna Goodridge & Kelly Corrine Hall! No cost to attend the accredited session. All webinars are recorded & available on our website. To learn more about the PCC 2026 Webinar Series, go to ow.ly/WEzk50YrUAN.

Dr. Rod Stryker is an Assistant Professor in Nephrology at USask. He joins our webinar series today at 12pm with a presentation on Hypertension Management. Want to learn more about the CME Webinar Series? Go to ow.ly/M5ix50Ypk40. #LearnHereBecauseYouLiveHere

Dr. Joyce Wilson has received a $1.1M grant from @CIHR_IRSC to study how SARS‑CoV‑2 continues to change. 🔬 Her team will look at small changes in the virus to learn why some variants (beyond the spike protein) spread so easily and how we can better track future viruses.

Back on campus. 🎓 With familiar faces. Celebrating medicine alumni, LIKE YOU! Milestone reunion year? Classes ending in 1 or 6 – this is your year. 🎉 Register: Highlights2026.eventbrite.ca

Join us in 1 wk for the accredited live session on Fitness to Drive in SK! Open to all health care practitioners, this session highlights recent updates, provides a sample case & offers an opportunity to answer questions. Free to attend! Register today: ow.ly/eiOI50YpiF6

Meet Dr. Linda Chelico: the new vice-dean research, biomedical sciences at #USask's College of Medicine. She discusses leadership, her research and plans for her new role: medicine.usask.ca/news/2026/new-…

A reminder to all our MD students during the CaRMS process: we’re here for you. ✨ You’ve already achieved so much and we’re proud of your hard work. Please reach out if you need support. We have student supports in Saskatoon, Regina and online. medicine.usask.ca/students/under…

For many families, learning their child has a rare, incurable disease is life-changing. #USask's Drs. Sarah Tehseen & Katie Felton discuss what comes next and the phase 3 drug trial they are leading in ep. 98 of Researchers Under the Scope. Listen ➡️ medicine.usask.ca/news/2026/insi…

Our Nephrology Webinar Series starts today at noon w/ Dr. Rahul Mainra on Acute Kidney Injury! Dr. Mainra is a Prof of Medicine at USask, Dir of Faculty & Clinical Placements for MPAS program, & a Transplant Nephrologist. 🔗 ow.ly/H9TE50YmB3t. #LearnHereBecauseYouLiveHere

🚨 Final call for nominations! There’s still time to nominate an outstanding colleague for the 2026 CoM Faculty & Staff Awards! Help us celebrate the people who make a difference across the college. Most awards require just one nomination letter. ➡️ medicine.usask.ca/awards.php

What should kids be eating for lunch? #USask's Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer has thoughts based on years of research into school food programs. Listen to the latest episode of the Signature Series Podcast: news.usask.ca/articles/resea…