Calling Saskatchewan Home
What’s it like to practise in Saskatchewan? Hear directly from physicians who have built their careers and lives here. Across specialties and communities, they describe strong teams, meaningful work, and a lifestyle that gives them time back.
Here’s what they highlight:
- Supportive, close-knit teams and strong collaboration
- Opportunities to teach, mentor, and grow professionally
- Flexibility to shape a practice that fits your life
- Shorter commutes and more time outside of work
- Affordable living that makes it easier to build a life
Dr. Puneet Kapur
Dr. Puneet Kapur, Emergency Physician and Assistant Professor in Saskatoon talks about the supportive physician network and close connections, opportunities for career growth, academic and teaching roles Saskatchewan (SK) offers to physicians along with lower cost of living, comfortable lifestyle and shorter commutes.
“Saskatchewan is not just where I work, it’s where I built a life.”
– Dr. Puneet Kapur, emergency physician and assistant professor in Saskatoon
Dr. Yen
Dr. Tin-Wing Yen, an obstetrician and gynecologist in North Battleford talks about the many opportunities for physicians of all walks of life and specialties Saskatchewan (SK) has to offer.
“I chose to practice in Saskatchewan because of a combination of professional fulfilment and quality of life.”
– Dr. Yen, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Area Department Lead, North Battleford
Dr. Emmett Harrison
Dr. Emmett Harrison, Family and Emergency Physician in Swift Current, Saskatchewan (SK) talks about the advantages of practicing in a smaller community that offers many opportunities for team based-care, research and teaching, being part of a supportive team and collegial network of health professionals, the connection with the community and being able to achieve work-life balance and wellness.
“Working in a team has provided me some of my personal time back.”
– Dr. Emmett Harrison, family and emergency medicine physician in Swift Current