RCPSC Residency Training Program

Saskatchewan's Royal College Emergency Medicine training program is run through the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine and has its main training site in Saskatoon and its distributed site in Regina. Founded in July 2011, we currently have 17 residents across all years of training and have graduated 21 specialists from the program, with 16 of those 21 graduates having stayed to work in Saskatchewan. In 2023 we expanded to include Regina as a distributed training site, currently with two residents based at this site and 15 residents based in Saskatoon.

Current Residents’ Profiles

Dr. Sarah Henschke

MD, BSc
PGY-5
Sarah grew up in farmland southern AB and spent most of her time in Edmonton before ending up one province over in Sask. She spends most of her time outside and has taken advantage of all Sask has to offer with her dog Gus – taking up cross country skiing at Chief Whitecap, ultra-running the Boreal Trail, and canoe trips in Waskesiu. She has an…
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Sarah grew up in farmland southern AB and spent most of her time in Edmonton before ending up one province over in Sask. She spends most of her time outside and has taken advantage of all Sask has to offer with her dog Gus – taking up cross country skiing at Chief Whitecap, ultra-running the Boreal Trail, and canoe trips in Waskesiu. She has an…

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Dr. Patrick Gilbride

MSM, CD, MD, CCFP-EM, MSc
PGY-5
Patrick is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces who has returned to training in the FRCPC Emergency Medicine program after having previously completed CCFP(EM) training at Dalhousie University and the University of Toronto. His medical interests include prehospital care, combat casualty care and damage control resuscitation.
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Patrick is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces who has returned to training in the FRCPC Emergency Medicine program after having previously completed CCFP(EM) training at Dalhousie University and the University of Toronto. His medical interests include prehospital care, combat casualty care and damage control resuscitation.

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Dr. Savanna Boutin

MD, BSc (Hons)
PGY-5
Originally from Edmonton, Savanna completed her BSc in biology at Carleton University before moving back to the prairies for medical school in Edmonton and then residency in Saskatoon. Savanna is currently completing her area of focused competency in prehospital and transport medicine with STARS.
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Originally from Edmonton, Savanna completed her BSc in biology at Carleton University before moving back to the prairies for medical school in Edmonton and then residency in Saskatoon. Savanna is currently completing her area of focused competency in prehospital and transport medicine with STARS.

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Dr. Mac Russell

MD, BSc
PGY-4
Mac was born and raised in Saskatoon where he completed his undergraduate and medical degree at the University of Saskatchewan. He is thrilled to be sticking around his home town and joining the FRCPC Emergency Medicine program. When Mac is not on shift, you’ll either find him on the golf course, exploring a lake in northern Saskatchewan or cross-country skiing along the Meewasin with his…
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Mac was born and raised in Saskatoon where he completed his undergraduate and medical degree at the University of Saskatchewan. He is thrilled to be sticking around his home town and joining the FRCPC Emergency Medicine program. When Mac is not on shift, you’ll either find him on the golf course, exploring a lake in northern Saskatchewan or cross-country skiing along the Meewasin with his…

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Dr. Lauren Roberts

MD, MSc, BSc
PGY-4
Lauren was born in Calgary but moved to Texas at a young age. A proud Canadian at heart, she returned to Calgary via Montreal. She completed the joint MD/MSc Leaders in Medicine program at the University of Calgary in 2019. She has special interests in women’s health, as well as access and efficiencies within the health care system. She loves teaching, especially epidemiology and biostatistics!…
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Lauren was born in Calgary but moved to Texas at a young age. A proud Canadian at heart, she returned to Calgary via Montreal. She completed the joint MD/MSc Leaders in Medicine program at the University of Calgary in 2019. She has special interests in women’s health, as well as access and efficiencies within the health care system. She loves teaching, especially epidemiology and biostatistics!…

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Dr. Kristin O’Neill

MD, BSc
PGY-4
Big fan of adventure, brunch, and Emergency Medicine! Born and raised in Eastern Ontario, I lived out my undergrad dreams at Queen’s University before following the oil to Edmonton for medical school at the University of Alberta. Drawn in by the kind people in the Land of the Living Skies, I am excited to join the University of Saskatchewan EM program! When not in the…
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Big fan of adventure, brunch, and Emergency Medicine! Born and raised in Eastern Ontario, I lived out my undergrad dreams at Queen’s University before following the oil to Edmonton for medical school at the University of Alberta. Drawn in by the kind people in the Land of the Living Skies, I am excited to join the University of Saskatchewan EM program! When not in the…

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Dr. Jeff Elder

MD, BSc
PGY-4
Jeff’s academic career began at the University of Saskatchewan where he completed his Medical Degree and a B.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology. He grew up in Saskatoon and looks forward to giving back to the community that raised him. In his spare time, he enjoys cross-country skiing and biking in the summer. Jeff’s special interests include medical education, and he is currently completing a clinical…
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Jeff’s academic career began at the University of Saskatchewan where he completed his Medical Degree and a B.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology. He grew up in Saskatoon and looks forward to giving back to the community that raised him. In his spare time, he enjoys cross-country skiing and biking in the summer. Jeff’s special interests include medical education, and he is currently completing a clinical…

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Dr. Andrew Tolmie

MD, BSc (Hons)
PGY-3
Andy was born in Belleville, Ontario and spent most of his childhood moving between military bases in Ontario and Newfoundland. He moved to Saskatoon after high school and completed both his bachelor’s degree and medical school at the University of Saskatchewan. Andy quickly took a liking to the prairies and is thrilled to be staying in Saskatchewan to complete his Emergency Medicine training. His academic…
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Andy was born in Belleville, Ontario and spent most of his childhood moving between military bases in Ontario and Newfoundland. He moved to Saskatoon after high school and completed both his bachelor’s degree and medical school at the University of Saskatchewan. Andy quickly took a liking to the prairies and is thrilled to be staying in Saskatchewan to complete his Emergency Medicine training. His academic…

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Dr. Kedra Peterson

MD, BSc
PGY-3
Kedra originally hails from Calgary, Alberta where she completed her undergraduate and medical degree. With its kind people and familiar prairies, Saskatoon has quickly won its place in her heart as her new home. Her medical interests include medical education, quality improvement, and cardiology. Outside of the hospital you can find her exploring the outdoors or pursuing nerdy hobbies.
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Kedra originally hails from Calgary, Alberta where she completed her undergraduate and medical degree. With its kind people and familiar prairies, Saskatoon has quickly won its place in her heart as her new home. Her medical interests include medical education, quality improvement, and cardiology. Outside of the hospital you can find her exploring the outdoors or pursuing nerdy hobbies.

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Dr. Evan Formosa

MD, MSc
PGY-3
Evan was born and raised in the greater Toronto area. After completing his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Western University, he moved to New York to complete his medical training at New York Medical College. Evan couldn’t be happier to be training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. When he’s not working, you can find Evan relaxing with his wife and new baby,…
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Evan was born and raised in the greater Toronto area. After completing his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Western University, he moved to New York to complete his medical training at New York Medical College. Evan couldn’t be happier to be training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. When he’s not working, you can find Evan relaxing with his wife and new baby,…

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Dr. Bryden Hughton

MD, BSc
PGY-2
Bryden was born in Moose Jaw, SK, grew up in High River, AB, then did her undergraduate and medical school training in Saskatoon, so she considers herself an equal parts prairie and mountain girl. She is thrilled to be staying in Saskatoon to complete her Emergency Medicine training. Outside of medicine, Bryden loves cooking with her partner Zach, playing with her two adorable cats, and…
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Bryden was born in Moose Jaw, SK, grew up in High River, AB, then did her undergraduate and medical school training in Saskatoon, so she considers herself an equal parts prairie and mountain girl. She is thrilled to be staying in Saskatoon to complete her Emergency Medicine training. Outside of medicine, Bryden loves cooking with her partner Zach, playing with her two adorable cats, and…

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Dr. Logan Haynes

MD, BHSc
PGY-2
Logan was born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta. His love for outdoor adventures led him to Calgary, where he completed his Bachelor of Health Sciences as well as his medical school training. He’s stoked to join the EM team in Saskatoon and is looking forward to those prairie sunsets he loved growing up in the prairies of Alberta. Academically, he’s passionate about medical education,…
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Logan was born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta. His love for outdoor adventures led him to Calgary, where he completed his Bachelor of Health Sciences as well as his medical school training. He’s stoked to join the EM team in Saskatoon and is looking forward to those prairie sunsets he loved growing up in the prairies of Alberta. Academically, he’s passionate about medical education,…

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Dr. Joseph Boyle

MD, MSc, HBSc
PGY-2
Joe was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where he completed a H.B.Sc. in anthropology and a M.Sc. in biology at Lakehead University before studying medicine at his hometown school at NOSM and continuing his journey in emergency medicine in Saskatchewan. Along the way, Joe has worked at a summer camp, a wilderness gear store, a non-profit, a biotech company, and two different bookstores.…
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Joe was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where he completed a H.B.Sc. in anthropology and a M.Sc. in biology at Lakehead University before studying medicine at his hometown school at NOSM and continuing his journey in emergency medicine in Saskatchewan. Along the way, Joe has worked at a summer camp, a wilderness gear store, a non-profit, a biotech company, and two different bookstores.…

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Dr. Jamie Vander Ende

MD, MPT, BHK
PGY-1
Jamie grew up in Edmonton, AB but has lived in many provinces including British Columbia where she completed her undergraduate education. She moved to Saskatoon in 2017 where she completed her Master of Physical Therapy before starting medical school at the University of Saskatchewan. Academically, she has an interest in geriatric emergency medicine. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and hanging out with her husband…
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Jamie grew up in Edmonton, AB but has lived in many provinces including British Columbia where she completed her undergraduate education. She moved to Saskatoon in 2017 where she completed her Master of Physical Therapy before starting medical school at the University of Saskatchewan. Academically, she has an interest in geriatric emergency medicine. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and hanging out with her husband…

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Dr. Shayan Shirazi

MD
PGY-1
Shayan was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, the son of two first generation immigrants from Iran. His academic career includes one year of general sciences and humanities at the University of Regina before moving to Saskatoon and completing 3 years of Pharmacy school. He then entered medical school and completed all four years of training in Saskatoon. He is honoured to continue working and…
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Shayan was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, the son of two first generation immigrants from Iran. His academic career includes one year of general sciences and humanities at the University of Regina before moving to Saskatoon and completing 3 years of Pharmacy school. He then entered medical school and completed all four years of training in Saskatoon. He is honoured to continue working and…

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Dr. Jennifer Krahn

MD, PhD, PMP
PGY-1
Jenny Krahn is delighted to join the Emergency Medicine team in Saskatoon! Before medicine, she taught project leadership in Schools of Business, Engineering, and Medicine as a faculty member with UCalgary’s Haskayne School of Business. She also contributed to design/delivery of innovative programs   such as the Global Energy Executive MBA and championed major educational initiatives, including the Haskayne Adventure Leadership Education. When she’s not at…
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Jenny Krahn is delighted to join the Emergency Medicine team in Saskatoon! Before medicine, she taught project leadership in Schools of Business, Engineering, and Medicine as a faculty member with UCalgary’s Haskayne School of Business. She also contributed to design/delivery of innovative programs   such as the Global Energy Executive MBA and championed major educational initiatives, including the Haskayne Adventure Leadership Education. When she’s not at…

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Dr. Ben Carriere

MD, MSc, BSc (Hons), BSc (Medicine)
PGY-1 Regina
Ben was born in Winnipeg and grew up in the surrounding areas. While growing up Ben developed a love for nature that led him to do his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in biological sciences at the University of Manitoba. After which he spent some time in industry before beginning his medical training at the University of Manitoba. During this time Ben developed an interest in Indigenous…
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Ben was born in Winnipeg and grew up in the surrounding areas. While growing up Ben developed a love for nature that led him to do his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in biological sciences at the University of Manitoba. After which he spent some time in industry before beginning his medical training at the University of Manitoba. During this time Ben developed an interest in Indigenous…

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