PROGRAM PROFILE

University of Saskatchewan - Ophthalmology - Saskatoon
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.