CONTACT INFORMATION

Program Director

Dr. Nigel Rawlings

CONTACT

Head, Ophthalmology

Dr. Paul Murphy

HIGHLIGHTS

• Abundant hands on surgical experience (partial cataracts 600+, complete cataracts 450+, muscle surgeries 100+, trabeculectomies 40+)


• funding and opportunities for research (veterinary ophthalmology, Synchrotron)


• Eyesi Surgical Simulator (cataract modules, vitrectomy modules)


• well stocked wet lab


• small program with a very close knit group of residents and staff


• funding to attend review courses, conferences etc (TORIC, Lancaster/Stanford, Wills, COS, AAO etc)


• protected time for academic half day


• weekly grand rounds


• scheduled half day a week of research time

GENERAL INFORMATION

• population of Saskatoon 325, 000


• centre of excellence in research innovation (Innovation Place, Synchrotron, VIDO)


• high density of restaurants


• microbreweries, farm to table restaurants, Farmer’s markets


• theatre, festivals, concerts, art museums, numerous lakes (great fishing and camping)


• affordable living (rent, real estate)


• international airport

FAQ

Program information to come.