TABLE OF CONTENTS
We acknowledge that we are on treaty land, referred to as Treaty 4 Territory and that the USask College of Medicine Regina Campus and all the people here are beneficiaries of this treaty. Treaty 4 encompasses the lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We pay respect to the ancestors of this place, and reaffirm our relationship with one another and the land which sustains us.
We respect and honour the Treaties that were made on all territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we are committed to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
MESSAGE FROM DR. GILL WHITE
ASSOCIATE DEAN, REGINA CAMPUS
As I look back on the 2023-24 academic year for the Regina Campus, I want to express my gratitude to each member of the Regina team for your dedication to our learners and residents. I also want to thank our faculty members who continue to share their knowledge though teaching and mentoring our learners, residents and each other.
Over the course of 2023-24, we hired an 0.5 FTE Anatomy tech in 2024 for teaching support and further staffing model changes to support ongoing growth. On the programming side, one seat for PM&R was added in Regina, and a 5-year Emergency Medicine seat was introduced in July 2023. Anesthesia is set to start with two positions in July 2024, and one position in Dermatology will start at that same time. PM&R will have one position each year starting in July 2025.
Efforts to diversify the standardized patient (SP) pool have been successful, with over 100 SPs recruited, reflecting the diversity of the Regina patient population. The Indigenous Health curriculum was expanded, offering guest lectures, case studies, and community service learning projects. An Indigenous Coordinator role was created, and the Department of Indigenous Health was established in 2023. New electives focusing on Indigenous experiences were introduced, with high interest from Regina students. These initiatives aimed to create inclusive spaces and increase cultural awareness among staff and faculty. An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee started in June 2024, with terms of reference to reflect the goals of the Department of Social Accountability and members of staff, faculty, and students.
In research, the number of projects involving Regina-based faculty and students increased significantly, with 61 new studies in 2023. Initiatives included 10 successful research applications for $2.6 Million dollars in 2023. Undergraduate students had opportunities to participate in summer research projects, with several presenting their work at the College of Medicine Undergraduate Research Showcase. The focus on research support aimed to enhance faculty development and academic contributions.
In tracking the on-site lectures for the Pre-Clerkship programs with the addition of the Year 1 program, we are pleased to report a dramatic increase in the number of Regina Faculty presenting lectures and facilitating distributed educations sessions. In 2023-24, the number of sessions led by Regina based faciiltators increased from 14% to 25%. We have also seen a positive increase in the number of Regina faculty participants in the Orientation sessions for these new students. I would like to thank our faculty for this investment of their time and energy for these lectures and sessions. Thanks also to our rural faculty who are working to contribute to Regina based lectures, both virtually and in person.
In Fall 2023, our campus hosted the Class of 2027 White Coat ceremony at Conexus Arts Centre. The White Coat ceremony and ongoing social and wellbeing events organized by SMSS representatives continue to strengthen community ties. Our annual Appreciation Night saw growing attendance in 2024, and social media campaigns, particularly on Instagram, were active and engaging, promoting campus events and initiatives. These efforts help create a supportive and connected campus environment for both students and faculty.
Building on all the successes of our campus in 2023-24, a result of both individual and collaborative efforts by our faculty, learners, staff and partners, I look forward to all that is ahead of us and what the next year will bring.
We offer our sincere gratitude for the generosity of those who put their trust in us at the Regina Campus to carry out the mission and vision of the College of Medicine. The support of our partners and colleagues has been an incredible benefit to our students, faculty and staff, and to the College as a whole. Our appreciation is immeasurable.
THE IMPACT OF THE REGINA CAMPUS
Expand Programming, Undergraduate Medical Education
Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME)
1. Regina Campus hosted its first White Coat ceremony at Conexus Arts Centre in Fall 2023 for the Class of 2027.
2. Our SAGE (Skilled Academic Generalist Educators) program continues, with its 8 generalist physicians teaching over 700 hours in preclerkship in 2022-23 and again in 2023-24, while also devoting time to improving their own teaching and learning needs through the online SAGE and FD Canvas courses. The program in Regina helps ensure a dedicated cohort of teachers to assist with program delivery in Regina.
3. Open House event – The fourth annual event was held at the Regina General Hospital auditorium in collabortaion with the College of Medicine Admissions Team. The event is an opportunity to promote the Regina Campus to prosepective students of the College of Medicine and to showcase the Regina Campus with a tour of the facilities and student experience presentations.
Undergraduate learners on Regina Campus
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Update 2023-24
Accreditation of College of Medicine programs - Undergraduate
To prepare for the upcoming 2026 full site visit from the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), the accreditation team has established timelines and assigned responsibilities for the completion of the Data Collection Instrument (DCI), Medical School Self Study (MSS) and Independent Student Analysis (ISA).
The necessary subcommittees, committees and task force were formed and began their work in the fall of 2024.
Dates for Accreditation Site Visits:
Mock Site Visit: May 7-9, 2025
Full Site Visit, Stage 1: March 2-4, 2026
Full Site Visit, Stage 2: April 20-22, 2026
More information on the accreditation process can be found at https://medicine.usask.ca/students/undergraduate/accreditation.php
Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
The Office of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine Regina Campus provides support for students looking for help with mistreatment, health, wellness, accessibility and academia in the College of Medicine.
Regina’s OSA team is first point of contact when students are in need and will provide resources, support, and referrals to other knowledge experts or professionals.
For more on the Office of Student Affairs, visit: medicine.usask.ca/students/undergraduate/student-affairs.php
THE IMPACT OF THE REGINA CAMPUS
Facilities
The Dilawri Simulation Centre
The Dilawri Simulation Centre (DSC) continues to be a highlight at all program levels on the Regina campus. The Centre has seen an increase in the demand for simulation as the Regina campus is now home to the anesthesia and Royal College emergency programs.
The Anatomy Lab
The Centre has also seen an increase in student interest groups and hosting self-directed learning sessions including areas such as POCUS, surgical skills, and orthopedics to name a few.
Due to the proximity to the rest of the hospital, the DSC also facilitates a number of simulations Insitu. Insitu simulations allow medical learners to work directly with nursing and allied healthcare teams in clinical care spaces.
Special care is taken to not interrupt patient care and is done in a quick and efficient manner to ensure a rich learning experience without taking away from clinical responsibilities. These cases are of benefit to all involved and aid in the seamless transfer of learning to the clinical environment.
To book a simulation session or to inquire about simulation opportunities in Regina, please contact the DSC via email at dilawri.simulationcentre@saskhealthauthority.ca.
The College of Medicine Regina Campus has its own Anatomy Lab that continues to be used to deliver content through cadaveric specimens and anatomical models to medical learners to meet the objectives of the Anatomy curriculum.
Access to the anatomy lab provides Regina students with the ability to gain clinical skills and hands-on learning.
The anatomy lab was officially completed before the start of the 2023-24 academic year.
The Anatomy lab and Level 1 expansion was possible due to the campaign for the College of Medicine Regina Campus expansion at Regina General Hospital. The campaign raised an incredible $400,000 thanks to the generosity of our donors and alumni, and matching donor, The Hospitals of Regina Foundation.
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Update 2023-24
Recruitment
Family Medicine (FM) 2023-2024 graduates: license
• 1 Practicing in Regina - Integral
• 1 Practicing in Regina - hospitalist (/ Wellness Wheel locum)
• 2 FMR3 in EM in Regina
• 1 Practicing in Regina - FMU
• 1 FMR3 in EM in Saskatoon
• 1 Practicing in SK - Northern Medical Services
• 1 Practicing in SK - Moosomin
• 1 Practicing in Ontario
• 1 FMR3 in sports med in Ontario (Western U)
• 2 Practicing in BC
• 1 Practicing in MB, but currently working on getting SK license
Family Medicine (FM) 2023-2024 Enhanced Skills program graduates:
Emergency Medicine
• 5 residents completed their program - 4 graduates are practicing in Regina - 1 is going to North Battleford for a Return-of-Service
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) 2023-2024 graduates:
Internal Medicine
• 6 residents completed year 3 and all matched to sub-specialty training in general internal medicine.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
• 2 are now Regina Faculty members
• 1 completing fellowship in Regina
• 1 moved out of province
Psychiatry
• 1 graduate joined the Regina faculty
• 1 moved out of province
Pediatrics
• 1 resident graduated the program and joined the College of Medicine Regina faculty in Fall 2024
Physician Recruitment1 - 59 physicians were recruited including 20 from University of Saskatchewan residency programs. 18 of the 20 residents from USask completed their residency on the Regina Campus. July 1, 2023 - July 30, 2024
One seat for PM&R was added in Regina, and a 5-year Emergency Medicine seat was introduced in July 2023. Anesthesia is set to start with two positions in July 2024, and one position in Dermatology will start at that same time.
THE IMPACT OF THE REGINA CAMPUS
Expand Programming, Postgraduate Medical Education
In 2023-24, we hosted 78 rotating clerks for 248 weeks of electives and 113 rotating residents for 597 weeks of rotations. There were 32 Regina based Year 4 clerks for 28 weeks of electives at locations either within Saskatchewan or out of province.
What about teaching in Regina?
As of August 2023, over 85% of RCPSC physicians in Regina hold faculty appointments. All physicians in the following departments hold faculty appointments:
• Cardiology
• Cardio-thoracic
• Surgery
• Dermatology
• Infectious Disease
• Lab Medicine
• Neurology
• Pediatrics
• Physiatry
• Public Health
• Rheumatology
• Vascular Surgery
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Update 2023-24
New Residency Program for the province to be based out of Regina
Following years of collaborating with other universities to train dermatology residents for Saskatchewan, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine will welcome its first resident into its newly accredited dermatology program in July 2024.
“The new dermatology program lays a strong foundation to address health human resources in dermatology for our province,” said Dr. Anurag Saxena (MD), associate dean of Postgraduate Medical Education at the USask College of Medicine.
“It also enhances the academic rigor of the practice of dermatology for quality care. Residents in other programs and our undergraduate medical students have an opportunity for elective experiences in dermatology within our province.”
The program will primarily be centered at the College of Medicine’s Regina campus and led by Regina Division Head, Dr. Karen Holfeld (MD) as well as Assistant Professor in Dermatology, Dr. Brittany Waller (MD).
Dr. Gill White (MD), associate dean, Regina Campus, believes the new program will provide some excellent recruitment options and allows for building upon the programming already available in Regina.
“This is a great opportunity for our students to pursue specialization in dermatology and I have full confidence in the dermatologists currently in Regina and Saskatoon who will train the residents,” he said.
Dr. White echoed Dr. Saxena’s notion that the training program will provide Saskatchewan with more dermatologists, with many choosing to remain in the province to practice upon completion of their residency.
“We value the college and its commitment to advanced medical education and high-quality residency training in Saskatchewan,” Health Minister Everett Hindley said. “This residency training contributes to a key pillar of our Health Human Resources Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain in the ongoing efforts that help us build a strong and sustainable medical workforce in our province.”
The application process for the recently approved dermatology residency took about 6-8 months and is already set up for this year’s March Canadian Residency Matching Service match. There will be one postgraduate position available for the five-year program in 2024 with a second to be added going forward beginning in 2025.
Source: https://medicine.usask.ca/news/2024/newsdermatology-residency-training-to-begin-at-usaskcollege-of-medicine-regina-campus-this-summer.php
Left: Dr. Brittany Waller will lead the Regina-based program beginning in July 2024.
Accreditation of College of Medicine programs - Postgraduate
Our programs and the PGME unit of the College of Medicine underwent a regular accreditation review by the accrediting bodies, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) in November, 2023. This included a review of the institution and its oversight of residency education, all active residency programs, and affiliated education sites.
Final results were shared with the CoM in May, 2024 and overall, the results were very positive. We will maintain our focus on continuous quality improvement and evidence-based decision-making as we continue through the accreditation cycle.
All programs are fully accredited, and 15 of the programs achieved the highest outcome possible of A-RR: accredited program with next review in 8 years.
(Source: Postgraduate Medical Education Annual Report 2023-24)
Continuing Medical Education
Dr. Helen Chang leads Faculty Development at the Regina Campus.
The 7th annual Research, Innovation, and Scholarship in Education (RISE) event was held on June 14, 2024, marking the first in-person conference since 2019. Over 60 attendees participated, including 27 who traveled from Saskatoon to Regina by bus, enjoying breakfast and a game of ‘Bingo on the bus.’
We extend our gratitude to everyone involved in organizing the event, including the Saskatoon and Regina planning committees, abstract reviewers, Continuing Medical Education, session facilitators, CoM staff, faculty, and IT. Special thanks to all attendees and presenters for making RISE an enriching experience.
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters, MLA Alana Ross, and Dr. Helen Chang welcomed everyone, followed by a keynote plenary by Dr. Rob Woods titled “Medical Education: The Past, Present, and Future.” The program featured 13 oral presentations and 6 poster presentations, with top abstracts presented by Romaisa Ismaeel, Sarah-Marie Durr, and Barada Mohanty.
Congratulations to Barada Mohanty for winning the RISE 2024 award for the top abstract: “Impact of individual factors on situational judgement tests: implications for admissions to postgraduate medical education.” Dr. Andries Muller, Dr. Helen Chang, and Dr. Rob Woods were recognized as the 2024 Faculty Development award recipients.
For more on the 2024 RISE Conference, visit medicine.usask.ca/ events/2024/06/rise-2024
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Update 2023-24
THE IMPACT OF THE REGINA CAMPUS
Offer a Diverse and welcoming Campus Experience
Social Accountability, Diversity and Inclusivity
Simulated Patient Program
Simulated patients (SP's) are diverse and come from all walks of life. The Learning Centre’s Simulated Patient Program at the Regina General Hospital includes over 100 individuals, ranging in age from young children to the elderly. While current and retired healthcare professionals, teachers, and performers are well-represented in the SP pool, anyone has the potential to be a simulated patient.
As members of the University of Saskatchewan, we lead the way in role modelling and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are proud of the diversity of our faculty and staff, and we recognize that our university only grows stronger as we better reflect the province and society as a whole. We are committed to diversity and having a workforce that is representative of our community.
The Simulated Patient Program is committed to reflecting our diverse local community in the SP pool, to allow learners to meet individuals representative of those they will encounter during clinical rotations and future practice or other work environments.
With the continuation of outreach initiatives, the Regina Campus has broadened the diversity of the SP pool. In 2023-24, 17% of returning SP's declared they represent an ethnic group (non-Caucasian). There were 22 new SP's who signed up in that same year, with 28% declaring they represent a non-Causcasian ethnic group.
Campus-wide initiatives have been implemented to track SP demographic information to allow data collection and comparison between Campuses.
Regina Campus Learners
The College continues to strive towards having an incoming MD class that reflects the diversity of our province. Our Indigenous Admissions Pathway (IAP) is designed to support self-declared First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students from all over Canada to gain admission to Medicine. Our Diversity and Social Accountability Admissions Program provides applicants who have experienced a challenging socio-economic background an opportunity to enter the College.
In 2023-24, 88% of the Class of 2027 was from Saskatchewan, with 48% of those having attended high school in Regina. Of the 40 students in the class, almost half identified as a visible minority/radicalized person and three students self-declared as Indigenous.
The Indigenous Health curriculum was expanded, offering guest lectures, case studies, and community service learning projects. An Indigenous Coordinator role at the Regina Campus was created, and the Department of Indigenous Health was established in 2023. New electives focusing on Indigenous experiences were introduced, with high interest from Regina students. These initiatives aimed to create inclusive spaces and increase cultural awareness among staff and faculty.
In June 2024, an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee started, with terms of reference that reflects the goals of the Department of Social Accountability and members of staff, faculty, and students.
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Update 2023-24
The graphic below highlights the diversity of the College of Medicine Regina’s Class of 2028 who went through the admissions cycle in 2023-24. Over 60% identifying as female in Year 1 and 45% identified as a visible
Class of 2028 - Regina
Verified through the USask Indigenous Truth Policy
Identify as a Visible Minority/ Racialized Person 2 Indigenous Students
Identify as female
U A A
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Technology improvements were made at the College of Medicine Regina Campus in 2023-2024, which included:
IT Evergreen Plan Progress (2023-2024):
Over the past year, we focused on finalizing our IT Evergreen Plan, a strategic initiative to ensure consistent, scheduled upgrades to our audiovisual (AV) systems and technology infrastructure. This plan ensures we remain proactive in modernizing resources, preparing for future needs, and maintaining seamless operations.
2024 Upgrades:
Significant enhancements were made prior to the start of the Class of 2028:
•TVs in All Meeting Rooms: Following the College of Nursing’s campus closure, we acquired and installed TVs in every meeting room, paired with computers for easy access to digital tools and resources.
•LC Classroom & RGH Auditorium Upgrades: Both spaces now feature new cameras, microphones, push-to-talk systems, and advanced AV controllers to support hybrid learning, presentations, and events.
Upcoming Video Conferencing Equipment:
•Final planning is underway to equip all rooms with new video conferencing systems, ensuring seamless remote collaboration. Installation timelines will be shared soon.
•New rooms will be added in the Library and a new Psychiatry area will also be fully equipped with video conferencing systems
Support our Faculty in their desire to be teachers and researchers and support our learners
The number of research projects involving Regina-based faculty and students increased significantly, with 61 new studies in 2023. Initiatives included 10 successful research applications for $2.6 Million dollars in 2023. Undergraduate students had opportunities to participate in summer research projects, with several presenting their work at the College of Medicine Undergraduate Research Showcase. The focus on research support aimed to enhance faculty development and academic contributions.
Annual surveys and feedback sessions were conducted to gather student input and improve the learning experience. Plans included appointing lead residents on wellness from each discipline and organizing crossdiscipline social events. The pre-clerkship staffing model was designed to be collaborative, with dedicated coordinators for each year.
These initiatives aimed to create a supportive learning environment and address student needs effectively. We have included students on our new EDI committee to ensure we are aware and informed about what our students are experiencing in their learning environment.
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Update 2023-24
Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Effective interprofessional teamwork is critical to patient care, safety, and worker well-being. In 2023-24, the following were new and continued opportunities to integrate interprofessional team members to the into the pre-clerkship curriculum:
New:
• Physiotherapists assisting with teaching of Surface Anatomy
• STARS paramedics assisting with Point of Care Ultrasound Sessions
• Introduction of the “Brief Interprofessional Observership” Experience in Clinical Skills I which focuses on specific objectives of team functioning, interprofessional communication and conflict resolution, and collaborative leadership. The Medical Teaching Nurse Coordinators supported several of these experiences as well.
• SHA Clinical Librarian leading Regina-Site Evidence Based Medicine Lectures
• Assistance of OR Nurse Educator for Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving sessions
Continued:
• Continued engagement with Medical Teaching Nurse Coordinators for PPE Donning/Doffing, Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving sessions
• SHA Research Specialists and Clinical Librarians participating in Evidence Based Medicine small group sessions
• Sessions involving professionals in the fields of Nutrition
• Communications sessions that partner physicians with Allied Health Professionals including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, naturopathic practitioners, and other healthcare providers
• MSK module and PM&R – students work with physiotherapists, social workers and occupational therapists
Build Community Integration Weekend:
On the weekend of January 5-7, 2024, the USask College of Medicine Regina campus hosted its annual SMSS Integration Weekend! First-year medical students from Saskatoon came to Regina for a weekend of activities, including a skills day at RGH alongside their Regina first-year colleagues.
The skills stations included ultrasound, simulation, IUD insertion, female pelvic examination, IV insertion, intubation, suturing, and hand ties. Upper year students, Dilawri Simulation Centre staff as well as faculty members Dr. Bhargava (OBGYN), Dr. Thakkar (R1) and Dr. Shirazi (R1) lead the stations and shared their wealth of knowledge with the students.
Build Community
Beanies for Babies
Co-organized by Year 3 students Lauren Fraess and Natalie Tilbury, ‘Beanies for Babies Event Night’ was a great success.
A large group from beginners to experts enjoyed a fun evening teaching individuals how to crochet baby hats. All hats will be donated to the Regina General Hospital NICU and Pediatric ward.
In addition to the in-person attendees, several Saskatoon and SLIC students joined virtually.
Lauren and Natalie thank the Wellness Team, YarnOver, Gale’s Wholesale, and the College of Medicine Regina campus for their generous support for the evening.
Community betweeen Campuses:
In December 2023, students, faculty and staff gathered at the College of Medicine’s Regina campus to celebrate and say farewell to Dean Preston Smith.
Faculty Engagement:
Dr. Rashmi Bhargava is the Director of Faculty Engagement for Regina. Along with Dr. Marilyn Baetz, Vice Dean, Faculty Engagement, Dr. Bhargava holds orientation sessions for new faculty members.
The Lunch and Learn's are way to formally welcome new faculty to the Regina campus family and to provide valuable information about being a CoM faculty member including teaching opportunities and career advancement.
In early 2024, USask’s provost and vice-president academic Dr. Airini came to Regina to connect with faculty, students and staff.
“There is great energy here at the Regina campus and this is a place where everyone, as a part of the whole USask College of Medicine, is setting out to be what the world needs.”
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Update 2023-24
2024 Regina Campus Appreciation Night
The annual appreciation event evening is an opportunity to celebrate and thank the College faculty, learners, staff, alumni, volunteers and other supporters who help make the Regina campus perform at its best.
The 2024 event was a wonderful evening of thanks and celebration as our leadership, faculty, staff, students and volunteers gathered at the Queensbury Convention Centre on May 1st.
We congratulate all who received 2023-24 awards and extend our most sincere gratitude to all for their part in making our campus a great place to be a part of.
2024ReginaCampusAppreciationNight
Research Studies Initiated in 2023:
In 2023, 61 newly-initiated studies involved a Regina based physician as a PI or Co-I. We saw an increase in the number of projects that involved undergraduate learners from 15% in 2022 to 19% in 2023. The number of projects that included a postgraduate learner in 2023 remained consistent at 22%. Several initiatives were implemented this year to provide a foundation to increase the number of projects involving medical learners for the upcoming year.
Figure 1 illustrates the number of studies that were initiated in 2023.
Table 1 presents the distribution of the research across specialties, including the number of learners involved in the projects.
Of the specialties with the largest number of ongoing studies (Family Medicine, Cardiology, ObstetricsGynecology, Nephrology, Pediatrics, and Infectious Disease), there were learners (both undergraduate and postgraduate) involved in 44% to 83%. Therefore, AHS team is actively collaborating with various specialty areas to advocate for research among physicians and learners.
Additionally, we are establishing a vital link between learners and physicians, facilitating discussions on forthcoming research prospects.
Table 1: Studies Initiated in 2023 per Specialty (Regina based physician as PI or Co-I only)
(Source: 2023 Report on Research Activity – College of Medicine - Regina Campus)
Figure 1:
Posters, Presentations and Manuscripts
This was a great year for research dissemination for the Regina-based physicians from the College of Medicine. With the increase in research funding and student engagement in 2023, we are well positioned to continue to focus on increasing our knowledge dissemination in various forms, including publications. Specifically, in 2023, five posters were presented and four oral presentations were given at local, national, and international conferences during the reporting period.
It was great for students as well as several posters were presented by the medical students at the 2023 College of Medicine Undergraduate Research Showcase. Furthermore, Regina-based physicians were among the lead authors, corresponding authors, and/or co-authors on 49 manuscripts published in 2023.
Research Funding Applications
In 2023, there were 10 successful funding applications that included a Regina-based physician resulting in a total of $2,600,177 awarded. Appendix A provides a list of the funding applications awarded in the 2023 calendar year. In 2023, there was a substantial rise of over $2 million compared to the previous year, predominantly attributed to physicians in Family Medicine. These garnered grants are poised to bolster research endeavors for many years to come and are aimed at elevating both the caliber and volume of research conducted on the Regina Campus. This includes grants to support physicians who oversee clinical trials, instigate investigator-initiated trials, and hire coordinators to ensure seamless operations of the studies.
Figure 2 below provides a summary of the sources for the funding. There was a notable shift in the source of funds in 2023, with 70% collectively constituted from Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) as compared to 27% in 2022. Sources from externally funded grants, such as Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF), represent 30% of all attained grants, similar to 2022. However, there were no College of Medicine internally funded grants in 2023 which included a Regina-based physician as a PI or Co-I.
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Update 2023-24
Regina Campus Library
The SHA Clinical Library provides access to unique clinical-based tools (available provincially) on its College of Medicine Regina Campus guide. The URL for this guide (and the rest of the Library’s website) was updated in early 2024.
The friendly and knowledgeable library staff can provide assistance in several areas, including helping with research projects, evidence searches, citation managers, accessing full-text articles, and more! Librarians also teach the Information Literacy classes in Regina and act as tutors in the Case-Based Learning sessions.
The Library’s Regina General Hospital branch (located on the lower level of RGH) provides space for students, clerks, and residents to meet, do research, and study. The guide on the website also provides a link to book the back study room. There is also a room at this branch for the College of Medicine Collection print titles which learners can access 24/7 with their security ID badges. In the spring of 2024, a small print book collection was also added to the 5th floor Resident Lounge at the Regina General Hospital.
The Regina General Hospital branch has 5 docking stations which allow students to plug in their laptops and have access to an additional monitor. They can also charge their phones with it. These have been very popular and more stations were added based on feedback from the students. The library branches at the Pasqua Hospital and the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre also offer additional study space and each have one docking station.
In April 2024, the Library created a new single registration form for all users, including College of Medicine learners. Registration provides access to the Library’s online resources using the learner’s NSID (the student university number) as their library card number. Registration also enters learners into the Library’s system for borrowing books.
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Staff - 2024
ASSOCIATE DEAN'S OFFICE
Dr. Gill White
Associate Dean
gill.white@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.3872
Assistant Manager annie.ethier@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.4890
INDIGENOUS COORDINATOR
TBD Indigenous Coordinator
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE
Sue Schmidt
Student Affairs Coordinator
sue.schmidt@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.0620
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Samip Patel IT Technician (Casual)
samip.patel@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.6494
Lea Saguilig IT Technician lea.saguilig@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.6494
John Weben Dy IT Technician
Catherine MacKay-Wilson Manager, Administration & Finance
catherine.mackaywilson@usask.ca
306.766.3763
Ledua Senego Finance & Admin Coordinator
ledua.senego@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.3598
COMMUNICATIONS
Aisling Gamble Communications Specialist aisling.gamble@usask.ca
TBD
Student Affairs & OCAM Associate
Mark Anthony Quinola IT Technician
markanthony.quinola@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.6494
johnweben.dy@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.6494
Will Wallace IT Technician (On leave to Sept. 30, 2025) Will.Wallace@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.6494
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Staff - 2024
PRE-CLERKSHIP TEAM
Randi Bodas
Pre-Clerkship Coordinator randi.bodas@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0556
Dr. Helen Chang
Year 1 Regina Site Coordinator woodrabbit@sasktel.net
Cassandra Eskra
Pre-Clerkship Coordinator cassandra.eskra@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.3773
Sherry Lindenbach
Clerical Assistant sherry.lindenbach@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0558
Meghan Nelson
Academic Support & Pre-Clerkship Coordinator meghanemily.nelson@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0546
Kayla Trevena SP Educator
kayla.trevena@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0632
April Cannon
Pre-Clerkship Coordinator april.cannon@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3776
Cass Cozman
Pre-Clerkship Coordinator cassandra.cozman@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0552
Dr. Jackie Kraushaar
Director, Faculty & Learning Environment (UGME) jacqueline.kraushaar@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.5402
Ravi Mangat
Clerical Assistant ravijot.mangat@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0558
Wyatt Wiebe SP Educator wyatt.wiebe@saskhealthauthority.ca
306.766.0556
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Staff - 2024
CLERKSHIP AND PGME TEAM
Nicole Gates Willick
Administrative Coordinator, Clerkship and PGME
nicole.gateswillick@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0559
Trisha DeMars
Program Administrator
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Clerkship trisha.demars@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3771
Katie-Lynn Jackson
Program Administrator
Emergency - Clerkship and Postgrad ICU/ Trauma - Postgrad katie-lynn.jackson@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0522
Rhonda Haase
Program Administrator
Internal Medicine - Postgrad rhonda.haase@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3157
Francine Kurk
Program Administrator
Dermatology - Postgrad francine.kurk@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3704
Blessy Rajan
Program Administrator
Internal Medicine/Diagnostic Imaging/ Leadership/Opthamology/Palliative Care/ Pathology - Clerkship
blessy.rajan@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3779
Beverly Chavez
Program Administrator
Internal Medicine and General Surgery
Sub-Specialities beverly.chavez@saskehealthauthority.ca 306.766.3710
Lana Filby
Program Administrator
Pediatrics - Postgrad lana.filby@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3791
Kim Gilbert
Program Administrator
Internal Medicine - Postgrad kimdawn.gilbert@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3708
Kallee Heinrichs
Program Administrator
Emergency Medicine Residency Programs for FM EM Enhanced Skills program & FRCPC 5+ kallee.heinrichs@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3706
Maria Liamzon
Program Administrator
Surgery - Clerkship and Postgrad maria.liamzon@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3447
Courtney Reddom
Program Administrator
Pediatrics - Clerkship courtney.reddom@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3772
USask College of Medicine
Regina Campus Staff - 2024
CLERKSHIP AND PGME TEAM
ANATOMY LAB
Hazel Rich
Program Administrator
Anaesthesia - Clerkship and Postgrad hazel.rich@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3956
Darlene Stadnyk
Program Administrator
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Postgrad darlene.stadnyk@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3709
Afzal Siddiqui
Anatomy Teaching Assistant afzal.siddiqui@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3743
ACADEMIC HEALTH SCIENCES
Adrienne Hagen (SHA)
Director, Academic Health Sciences adrienne.hagen@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0555
Tasha Descottes (SHA) Manager, Academic Health Sciences tasha.descottes@saskhealthauthority.ca 306-766.0397
Carlotta Stephenson Program Administrator
Psychiatry and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Clerkship carlotta.stephenson@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3705
Mercedes Williams Program Administrator
Psychiatry - Postgrad mercedes.williams@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3177
Susan Baer (SHA) Manager, Knowledge Management & Library Services susan.baer@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.3830
Deanna Vilagos (SHA)
Confidential Administrative Assistant deanna.vilagos@saskhealthauthority.ca 306.766.0554
Shannon Koch (SHA) Manager, Dilawri Simulation Centre shannon.koch@saskhealthauthority.ca 306-766.0627
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