STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS
“We’re also interested in hearing students’ suggestions for
improving the acceptability of rural practice and how these
barriers can be overcome,” Dr. Geller said.
He added that students don’t necessarily have to do their
experience in family practice. Specialties such as pediatrics
that offer in-patient or emergency on-call services are also
eligible.
There is currently no limit to the number of experiences a
student can do, but because the program is new the SMA
may place a limit on that number if the program ends up being heavily subscribed to in the future. CORRP’s goal is for
students to travel to different sites if they plan to do more
than one clinical experience.
While 24-hour weekend on-call is cited as a program parameter, students can arrange for a clinical experience during
the week when regular classes are not offered. Participants
are expected to arrange their own skills experience and accommodation, and a list of participating clinics is provided
on the SMA website (www.sma.sk.ca) along with an application form. There is no requirement for prior approval.
If you’re a University of Saskatchewan medical student interested in participating in the Clinical Skills Program visit
the SMA website at www.sma.sk.ca to learn more.
Clinical Skills Program
perks
•
Receive a $200 flat-rate to cover mileage
and incidentals for each experience
•
Use a Clinical Skills experience to earn a Roadmap passport stamp (Phase B students only)
•
Provide valuable feedback and influence
the future of health care delivery in rural/regional Saskatchewan
•
Get a chance to work alongside a rural/regional physician in a real on-call emergency
and in-patient setting
•
Experience the rewarding lifestyle that so
many rural and regional communities have
to offer
Left: Phase A medical students
from the University of Saskatchewan participate in a suturing clinic
at the All Nations Healing Hospital
in Fort Qu’Appelle during the annual SMSS/Roadmap rural bus tour.
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