Saskatchewan

Updated July 23, 2025

University of Saskatchewan

2026 Cycle Information

Criteria applicable for all medical graduates; for specific information, please see tabs.

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) in the United States is no longer accrediting Canadian medical schools. Read more.

This means:

Canadians graduating from a non CACMS (Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools) accredited medical school on or after July 1, 2025 will be considered international medical graduates (IMGs) in the residency application process in Canada starting in the 2026 match; and
Individuals graduating from a Canadian medical school on or after July 1, 2025, will be considered international medical graduates (IMGs) when applying to residency programs in the United States.

CaRMS is confirming how these changes affect provincial eligibility requirements for the upcoming match cycle. Our website will be updated as information becomes available.

Please note that the criteria on this page is from the 2025 match. Updated 2026 provincial criteria will be posted on this page in the upcoming months, once it has been reviewed by the province.

Second Iteration

First Iteration

Criteria for all medical graduates

CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO ALL MEDICAL GRADUATES
GENERAL INFORMATION	The Ministry of Health for the Province of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan have agreed to the following policies for the 2026 R-1 match. Please note that individual programs may list specific criteria that will be used to review applications. Applicants are responsible for thoroughly reviewing University of Saskatchewan provincial criteria and individual program descriptions to ensure they meet all requirements and eligibility criteria. Failure to meet or provide proof of any of the stated requirements or documents may result in an applicant’s file not being reviewed or ranked. Please note that the PGME office will not discuss applicant files with anyone other than the applicant, the program director and/or administrator, CaRMS, and/or the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. U.S. Allopathic Medical Graduates (USMG) Medical students or graduates who have obtained or are in the process of obtaining a medical degree from an allopathic medical school in the United States can either be considered a Canadian Medical Graduate (CMG) or International Medical Graduate (IMG) depending on their graduation date. This differentiation is the result of changes made in the joint accreditation process of medical schools in the United States and Canada. If you graduated from a United States allopathic medical school before July 1, 2025, you are considered a Canadian Medical Graduate (CMG). Refer to the CMG tab. If you graduated on or after July 1, 2025, you are considered an International Medical Graduate (IMG). Refer to the IMG tab. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Prior to the commencement of training, all matched applicants must provide proof of ACLS certification that is current as of July 1, 2026. The ACLS Provider course must be certified by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the American Heart Association. ACLS training that is not certified by one of these two organizations and/or is completed entirely through an online course will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with obtaining ACLS certification. Resident Boot Camp All matched applicants must attend a mandatory in-person three-day Resident Boot Camp scheduled for late June. The purpose of the Boot Camp is to provide additional support to trainees as they transition to residency by introducing and consolidating baseline skills and knowledge needed to flourish during their residency years. The program includes interactive case-based and hands-on practice sessions. A social event is held to provide trainees with an opportunity to interact and network. Stipends are provided to trainees. Attendance is required in person and absences are only permitted in exceptional circumstances, with prior approval of the PGME office.
LICENSING BODY	College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan Matched applicants must be eligible for an educational register license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) for a July 1^st start date and must maintain eligibility for an educational register license throughout their entire training program. Any delays in providing all required documentation to CPSS may result in the following: delay in issuance of an educational register license and a delay in the start of postgraduate training beyond July 1^st release from CaRMS match contract Credentialing Matched applicants must be eligible for and maintain privileges within the Saskatchewan Health Authority as determined by their credentialing process. The Saskatchewan Health Authority requires successful applicants to submit immunization records and a current criminal record check as part of their pre-resident application for appointment. Applicants with criminal records will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the College of Medicine in consultation with the Health Authority. Any delays in providing all required documentation to the Saskatchewan Health Authority may result in a delay in the start of postgraduate training beyond July 1^st.
MATCH STREAMS	Royal College programs will have two parallel streams – CMG and IMG – with designated positions for each stream. There will be no crossovers or transfers between the two streams. Family Medicine programs will have two streams: CMG and competitive. The competitive stream is open to CMGs and IMGs. CMGs can apply to both streams and rank both streams. Please note the Family Medicine-La Ronge program will only offer a competitive stream in the first iteration.
RESTRICTIONS	Positions in the first iteration are not open to: Visa students; CMGs and IMGs who have previous postgraduate training in Canada or the United States which would be creditable for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or College of Family Physicians of Canada certification; Licensed physicians who wish to re-train in a different discipline.
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS	See the Summary of citizenship requirements.
PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY	See the Summary of language proficiency requirements.
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS	See the Summary of MCC examination requirements.

Additional criteria for CMGs

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CANADIAN MEDICAL GRADUATES
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS	There is no return of service requirement for CMGs.
MEDICAL EDUCATION	Please review individual program descriptions for a list of required documents. Documents that are not in English must be translated into English. Matched applicants who are graduating in the spring will need to provide a copy of their medical degree/diploma to the PGME office and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) prior to the start of residency training. NOTE: Applicants who are considering a delay to their convocation date must be aware that a medical degree cannot be issued to a student until they have convocated. CPSS bylaws require that new residents must have received their medical degree prior to the commencement of residency training. Choosing to delay convocation will affect a matched applicant’s ability to commence their residency training program in Saskatchewan on July 1. Please refer to the U of S CaRMS Deferral Policy for additional information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Health for the Province of Saskatchewan reserve the right to make changes to information published on the CaRMS website pertaining to Saskatchewan postgraduate training without prior notice.

Additional criteria for IMGs

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS	International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who match to Family Medicine or Royal College positions in the first iteration of the CaRMS match will be required to sign a Return of Service Agreement with the Province of Saskatchewan. The Return of Service Agreement must be signed before the matched applicant can commence their residency training program. Applicants who do not sign their Return of Service Agreement prior to July 1^st will not be allowed to commence their residency training program. If a candidate does not fulfill their return of service commitment in a Saskatchewan community, they will be required to repay their funding (resident salary and associated training costs) plus accumulated interest. Click here to view a copy of the Return of Service Agreement for Saskatchewan. For more information on the return of service commitment, please contact: Return of Service Practitioner Staff Affairs Saskatchewan Health Authority Email: returnofservice@saskhealthauthority.ca
MEDICAL EDUCATION	Please review individual program descriptions for a list of required documents. Documents that are not in English must be translated into English. International Medical Graduates (IMG) must be graduates of an acceptable medical school on the World Directory of Medical Schools list. All International Medical Graduates (IMG) are required to have their documents verified through physiciansapply.ca. This process can take several months to complete. Applicants are advised to visit physiciansapply.ca when they commence the CaRMS application process. Matched applicants who are graduating in the spring will need to provide a copy of their medical degree/diploma to the PGME office and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) prior to the start of residency training. NOTE: Applicants who are considering a delay to their convocation date must be aware that a medical degree cannot be issued to a student until they have convocated. CPSS bylaws require that new residents must have received their medical degree prior to the commencement of residency training. Choosing to delay convocation will affect a matched applicant’s ability to commence their residency training program in Saskatchewan on July 1. Please refer to the U of S CaRMS Deferral Policy for additional information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Health for the Province of Saskatchewan reserve the right to make changes to information published on the CaRMS website pertaining to> Saskatchewan postgraduate training without prior notice.