USask College of Medicine

📣 Edmonton alumni—join us on April 22 for the University of Saskatchewan Alumni and Friends Reception. The College of Medicine is proud to take part in this special evening and we'd love to see you there! 📍 Fairmont Hotel MacDonald 🕧 6-8 pm Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gRhRGiDu

🎉 Meet Cameron Bird, a second-year Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) student, who was honoured with the USask  Resiliency Award during Indigenous Achievement Week. Cameron's passion for science led him to pursue physical therapy. He has overcome many barriers to complete the program and is now set to graduate with a master’s degree—the first in his family to reach this milestone. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEwYfeDj

Growing up in Syria, Abd Alfatah Alras watched his father, an orthopedic surgeon, change lives. Abd knew early on that he wanted to be a doctor too. 🩺 Now, Abd is a second-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan's Regina campus and is adjusting to life away from his family while balancing academics, campus and community involvement. Thanks to donor-supported bursaries and scholarships, Abd can pursue his education without the burden of financial strain. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gr75G54F

📣 The 2025 edition of Connective Issue is now live! This issue features updates and news from across our college community, including: ✨ Welcoming a new dean ✨ Showcasing programs ✨ Celebrating students, alumni and donors ✨ Sharing groundbreaking research Read more: https://lnkd.in/gz6GhsU4

From chronic infection to liver damage: what happens when Hepatitis C goes untreated? 🎙️ Carrielynn Lund and Dr. Alexandra King (MD) of the Waniska Centre at the University of Saskatchewan discuss what's working — and what’s not — in the fight against hep C, and how a new how-to guide is helping eliminate it across the prairies. 🎧 Hear more on the latest episode of Researchers Under the Scope: https://lnkd.in/gCyJCjAu USask Research

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting the outstanding recipients of the College of Medicine 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards! 🎉 This week we’re excited to feature the Donor and Staff Award recipients: 🏆 Louis Horlick Spirit of the College of Medicine Award: Bev Digout 🏆 Sydney Inskip Service Award: Valerie Arnault-Pelletier 🏆 Living our Values Award: Donna McLean, Anna Taruc and Sheldon Moellenbeck 🏆 Strategic Star Award: Kristen Cutting and Kim Gilbert Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxA9jSSe

This #WorldHealthDay, we’re sharing the important work the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology does to improve care in marginalized communities, and enhance health outcomes for mothers and babies. This includes: - Rolling out the Indigenous Birth Support Worker initiative across the province - Expanding the Prenatal Outreach Team (PORT) and Sanctum 1.5 care home for patients with complex life situations

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 College of Medicine Staff and Faculty Award recipients! 🎉 Twenty individuals and two teams from across the college and the School of Rehabilitation Science have been honoured for their outstanding dedication and contributions. Learn more about the recipients and the awards: https://lnkd.in/gvKC6nU4

🎉Congratulations to the 2025 College of Medicine Graduate Student Award (CoMGRAD) recipients! Twenty-five learners (14 master's and 11 PhD students) from a variety of disciplines received the award – which provides financial support to graduate students and faculty supervisors who demonstrate a strong commitment to research. 🔬 USask Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, & Immunology (BMI) USask Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology USask Department of Community Health and Epidemiology Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gchJkm4V

College of Medicine researchers Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine (PhD) and Dr. Cory Neudorf (MD) discuss how trust in public health has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear more in USask Research's latest Signature Series podcast. USask Department of Community Health and Epidemiology