The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting veterinary programs at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) by providing $13.2 million to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2024-25 — an increase of $667,000.
Looking to learn more about how to provide thoughtful care and collaborate with other future healthcare providers for improved patient health outcomes? In Real People, Real Experiences, real people share their real lived healthcare experiences. In this post, we (1) describe Real People, Real Experiences inter-professional learning event, and (2) explain how you can participate as a learner or presenter. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 10 seconds
SASKATOON -- Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are developing a comprehensive health and rights program in Mozambique.
In an era where technological advancements are reshaping every facet of our lives, the field of dentistry is no exception.
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Sasha Merasty says listening is the key to direct energies in the right direction.
For the past two years, University of Saskatchewan (USask) Professor Ulrich Teucher has been encouraging students to think about their role in sustainability.
The Saskatoon philanthropist, who died on March 13, 2024, at the age of 91, was bestowed with an honorary degree in 2007 for his many contributions to the University of Saskatchewan and to organizations across the province.
SASKATOON--Researchers with the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health (CCRAH) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are testing movement and functional abilities for patients’ post-surgical treatment of breast cancer.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) community recognizes and celebrates the many contributions of women to our vibrant campus this International Women’s Day.
Indigenous Achievement Week from March 5-8 at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), brings together community and celebrates Indigenous students’ achievements, academic excellence, resiliency, and leadership.
Local Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit) artists are encouraged to prepare proposals for upcoming projects involving making custom artwork available to the USask community.
Calling adjudicators with a PhD (or equivalent degree) to assess research poster presentations exploring basic, translational, clinical, and applied science as well as social and population health.
We are providing further update on the snowstorm and its impact on both the Saskatoon and Prince Albert campus locations.
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) community came together in droves to celebrate Black History Month this year.
SASKATOON--Improving patient’s cancer treatments and minimizing side effects is the focus of new research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) which aims to explore an innovative and potentially life-changing treatment targeting the most aggressive form of breast cancer.
SASKATOON - Health care research projects at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) ranging from breast cancer treatments to pandemic preparedness have been awarded funding in the latest round of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grants.
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.
Tied up in clinical judgment is one’s ability to manage in “grey areas” where things aren’t clear cut or straightforward. “Oh, I’ve seen this before” can be a comfort for experienced practitioners, but the novice doesn’t yet have this filter–or comfort. So how do we, as instructors in clinical programs, help our learners make their way through the swamp of uncertainty to find knolls of high ground where they can take their bearings and see their way forward? One of the most important things that teachers can do is simply to acknowledge that uncertainty exists and begin to dismantle the “culture of certainty” that exists in medicine. In this post, we (1) explore navigating uncertainty in clinical practice and (2) offer ways in which instructors can highlight the importance and practice of navigating uncertainty with learners. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 52 seconds
Registration closes April 5 for this May 2 event acknowledging exemplary research and learning activity at the University of Saskatchewan .
A recent recipient of the 2023 University of Saskatchewan (USask) Provost’s Outstanding New Teaching Award, Al Chicoine says students need to know their professors care about their success.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.
As the month of February begins, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community commemorates Black History Month, honouring the legacy, contributions, and stories of members of the Black community in our province and our country.
When it comes to cancer research, scientists like Dr. Humphrey Fonge (PhD) know they are always working against the clock for patients who often don’t have the benefit of time.
Dr. Hassan Vatanparast (PhD) and other University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers were honoured for their contributions to health research at the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) Santé Awards on Jan. 25.
Dr. George Mutwiri (DVM, PhD) has been appointed to a three-year term as executive director of the School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are developing models to more accurately determine the effects of cannabis on consumers.
From a remarkable rise in world university rankings and record enrolment, to the launch of the largest comprehensive campaign in the history of the province, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) charted a new course to success in 2023.
SASKATOON – A Saskatchewan-developed tool to support pharmacists with prescribing for various minor ailments and self-care conditions is now used by thousands of students and professionals in every province across Canada.
With the start of the new year, Dr. Marilyn Baetz (MD) became interim dean of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine for a one-year term, or until a new dean is appointed.
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student Ethan Jansen is on a mission to help those affected by emerging global viruses and has joined a team of Canadian researchers leading the charge to discover more about the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Living with dementia or being the person’s caregiver can be a daunting experience for all involved. University of Saskatchewan (USask) PhD student Mariana dos Santos Ribeiro hopes to find the best way to strengthen community support systems for a better quality of life for persons living with dementia and their families.
SASKATOON – A recently published paper by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers explores the nexus between climate change, biomass production, and rural poverty, and outlines a hopeful path to a future where environmentally sustainable practices advance the economic and social well-being of vulnerable people around the globe.
A recently published paper by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers explores the nexus between climate change, biomass production, and rural poverty, and outlines a hopeful path to a future where environmentally sustainable practices advance the economic and social well-being of vulnerable people around the globe.
As the global fight against HIV and AIDS continues, this challenge is particularly evident in Saskatchewan, where HIV infection rates are more than five times the national average.
A new USask College of Nursing course is inspiring students to advocate for environmental sustainability to improve the health of people and the planet.
In today's fast-paced and complex healthcare environments, effective teamwork is essential for providing high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes. While many factors contribute to successful teamwork, taking a salutogenic approach can significantly enhance collaboration, communication, and overall team performance. Following up on the first post in this series, in this post, we explore why adopting a salutogenic approach is crucial for fostering effective teamwork in healthcare and academic settings—and in life generally! If you find yourself complaining about team members, looking for any excuse to get out of team meetings, or feeling stressed by teamwork, this post is for you. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 13 seconds
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) nursing graduate Taron Topham will be heading to the University of Oxford next fall to pursue double master’s degrees, with an aim to spark change in rural health care systems.
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing is now offering its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in Lloydminster, Alta., in partnership with Lakeland College.
The USask Clinical Learning Resource Centre (CLRC) has partnered with Saskatoon Home Support to collect donations for the Adopt a Senior program.
SASKATOON — The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) in Canada has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, 75N93023D00013, by the United States’ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
SASKATOON--The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Lakeland College invite media to be part of an announcement regarding post-secondary nursing education in Lloydminster.
Donors boost funding for counsellors, group therapy delivery and peer-health programming
North West College and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are proud to announce a partnership to bring expanded educational opportunities to students of northwest Saskatchewan.
History is made at USask Fall Convocation as the College of Nursing celebrates the largest class of Saskatchewan-based nurse practitioner graduates to date.
SASKATOON -- The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and North West College invites media to be part of an announcement regarding post-secondary nursing education in North Battleford.
For the first time in the College of Dentistry’s 58-year history, the college at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has earned a spot in a prestigious international university ranking for dental schools.
In Post 1 of the Unicorn Series we described what a “development team” is and situations where taking this approach would be appropriate. Teams have accomplished amazing amounts of work in relatively short periods of time by collaborating together in interprofessional/ interdisciplinary development teams. In Post 2, we gave the Stepping Stones webpage as an example of what a development team achieved together. This is the “how” post. We describe how we have intentionally designed the process for success. Estimated reading time: ~7 minutes
When conflict arises on your team, you don’t have to pick up your pieces and go home. Neither do you have to do the project all by yourself. There are ways to get back on track and successfully complete the puzzle–together. Following on from Post 1 in this conflict management series, Post 2 is a case study that (1) explores general strategies for working through a relatively common, potentially awkward situation that groups and teams experience, (2) posits that the assumptions we make and our unconscious biases might contribute to “conflicts” we experience, and (3) provides tips to trial. We invite you to work through the case study using the reflection points provided. Estimated reading time: ~ 8 minutes plus reflection time
He was one of the first to volunteer and one of the last to come home. After six years of service overseas in the Second World War – including being wounded in action – Lieutenant-Colonel Drayton Walker proudly marched the surviving members of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (SLI) through downtown to the riverbank in front of thousands of cheering supporters to complete the long journey home to Saskatoon on Oct. 3, 1945.
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Professor Airini, USask’s provost and vice-president academic, shares inspiring stories of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors in a video to commemorate Women’s History Month.
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine is creating a first of its kind department in a Canadian medical school, dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Indigenous Peoples in Saskatchewan through academics and education.
If you are doing a puzzle by yourself–and you don’t need to consider the perspectives of others–then this post is not for you! But if you do work with others and “others” have opinions and perspectives that might be different than yours (gasp!), then this is a post for you! This post (1) provides an overview of conflict management styles, (2) links to a questionnaire if you are interested in learning more about your “style”, and (3) offers practical suggestions for navigating and negotiating conflict in team environments–even when we might not have the picture on the puzzle box. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 40 seconds
How the Driving Research and Simulation Lab is innovating life on Canadian roads.
In stressful situations—often connected with intense emotions—adrenaline and cortisol levels soar. Managing physiological responses to internal and external stimuli is imperative to competent emotional regulation. In Post 1 we explored becoming aware of advance warning systems and strategies for managing swelling emotions professionally. In this post, we offer emotional regulation strategies and how to capitalize on the gifts and insights delivered through emotions. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Hello faculty, staff, and students. Bonjour.
tānisi. hãn. ëdƚanet’e? taanishi. aniin
[English. French. Cree. Dakota/Lakota/Nakota. Dene. Michif. Saulteaux]
Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program receives seven-year program approval.
SASKATOON - Dr. James Benson (PhD) and Dr. Laura Hopkins (MD) believe the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has the tools to provide groundbreaking cancer treatment services to women across Canada.
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine is creating a first of its kind department in a Canadian medical school, dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Indigenous Peoples in Saskatchewan through academics and education.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.
SASKATOON - The newly renamed Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health (CCRAH) is celebrating its new name along with a $1.5 million gift that will help ensure the safety and health of rural people and their families.
SASKATOON — The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) has signed an agreement today to join the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations’ (CEPI) preclinical research network. VIDO is the only organization in Canada and the ninth in the world selected for this research network to date.
Against the background of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) traditional hues of green and white, orange stands out as a vitally important and powerfully symbolic colour for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Its meaning is especially clear as we begin a Week of Reflection leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
SASKATOON - Representatives from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the City of Saskatoon, and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are going to Copenhagen to study what goes into building healthy and sustainable cities.
SASKATOON – At a launch event on Sept. 21, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) unveiled details of an initiative that will massively increase the number of clinical psychologists trained in Saskatchewan.
In Post #1 of the Unicorn Series we highlighted that one of the key reasons development teams are successful is that no one person can create “this” on their own–regardless of what the “this” is. No one program could create the “something” that would be relevant to all other programs. We need one another to build something for us all. In this post we share how one development team built something together—that no one saw coming! Estimated reading time: ~3 minutes
SASKATOON - University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers Dr. Alan Rosenberg (MD) and Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine (PhD) were named members of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) in recognition of their work in the greater health sciences community.
SASKATOON – Health Care Simulation Week is taking place Sept. 18-22, and the Clinical Learning Resource Centre (CLRC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) would like to invite local media to experience simulation in action.
As a Simulated Patient (SP) at the University of Saskatchewan, Stephanie Cuzner helps to inform students' understanding of the patient experience and perspective.
Dr. Salih Nela (MD, MEd) helps develop and refine simulation-based education sessions at USask’s Clinical Learning Resource Centre (CLRC).
According to Mark Walkner (BSc, MPT) practically anyone can benefit from having simulation incorporated into a healthcare learner’s education and skill development.
Having the skills of being able to (1) receive feedback graciously with curiosity and genuine interest and (2) give thoughtful feedback that is specific and benevolent are foundational to high-functioning teams with shared goals and accountabilities. In this blog post, through the lens of a real-life structured research activity in a lab course, we describe receiving and giving feedback as necessary elements of effective collaboration and teamwork. Estimated reading time: 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Like many Canadians, Dr. Changiz Taghibiglou (PhD) has seen first-hand the devastating effects of Parkinson’s disease.
Sponsored by OUTSaskatoon and Affinity Credit Union, Revitalizing the Circle: Welcome Back Powwow and Métis Dance Celebration will begin the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) 2023/24 school year in a culturally meaningful way.
In healthcare, patients depend on their healthcare teams. Being a skilled and effective team member, therefore, is critical. Hands down, the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other team members improves the overall quality of care. But becoming an effective team member takes training–and practice. In this blog post, we (1) review the reasons why it is crucial to be a skilled team member in healthcare, (2) explore the significance of practicing team skills as part of the training to become a healthcare team member, and (3) give examples of how team skills can be developed in pre-service settings. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 52 seconds
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
The same tools used for creating special effects in film and video games are being harnessed by a University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher determined to better understand shoulder function.
SASKATOON – Newly appointed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) Dr. Wendie Marks (PhD) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is investigating links between obesity in Indigenous children and their exposure to environmental factors during pre-conception, prenatal, or early postpartum periods.
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) post-doctoral fellowship is supporting the research of vascular health in congenital heart disease.
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has launched a new initiative to enhance menstrual equity on campus.
USask researchers have developed a better membrane for dialysis machines that could lead to safer treatment, improved quality of life for patients with kidney failure.
SASKATOON — A new funding partnership with PetSmart Charities of Canada will help a University of Saskatchewan (USask) veterinary outreach program expand its impact in northern Saskatchewan communities where animal owners have little or no access to animal health services.
A multi-university research team in collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan (USask) analyzed the stress levels of dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Vanessa Hyggen (BA'17), it’s been a slow and steady path rooted in persistence and collaboration.
SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team is working directly with Indigenous communities throughout Saskatchewan to improve methods for preventing Type 2 diabetes.
Being able to communicate clearly is essential to any collaborative enterprise. Whether describing table decorations for a wedding reception to a florist or conveying important healthcare information to a professional colleague, being able to clearly describe something verbally is essential. But how often do learners have the opportunity to practice these skills–and receive feedback on accuracy? In this post, the authors describe an activity they integrated into a second year veterinary medicine course to help their learners hone these skills. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 9 seconds
Since 2017, the Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health and Wellness at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine has carried out extensive and innovative research to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous people in Canada. A new commitment of $1.25 million from the Royal University Hospital Foundation (RUHF) will ensure that work continues for an additional five years.
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.
A group of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) top cancer researchers spoke at a community gathering of medical professionals, researchers, and patients hosted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR).
SASKATOON – Research on new ovarian and pancreatic cancer diagnostics and therapeutics among the projects to receive funding.
Young Innovators: “AE behaves like an invasive tumour disease and is very debilitating and costly to treat in both humans and dogs.”
A record year of wildfires is threatening communities and leaving trails of devastation through forests in British Columbia and Alberta and across the country as far as Nova Scotia, while also creating dangerous air quality conditions from smoke drifting across the Prairie provinces.
