Physician Incentives & Return of Service
Physician Incentives & Return of Service
A variety of financial incentives, return-of-service programs and other supports are available to medical students, residents and practicing physicians in Saskatchewan.
Use the sections below to find programs that may apply to you based on your stage of training or practice. Programs are administered by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and external organizations; select a program for complete eligibility requirements, program details and application information.
Find Programs for You
Financial supports and programs available during medical training and the transition to practice.
Program | Financial Support | Who It's For | Administered By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Elective Support Program | Up to $2,500 per educational year | Eligible residents completing approved elective rotations in Saskatchewan | SHA |
| High-Demand Resident Incentive Program | Up to $60,000 | Eligible USask residents training in identified high-demand specialties who commit to practising in Saskatchewan | SHA |
| SMA Family Medicine Resident Bursary | $25,000 per year, up to 3 years | Eligible Family Medicine residents who commit to service in a rural, regional or northern Saskatchewan community | SMA |
| Rural & Regional Physician Enhancement Training | Financial support for eligible training | Eligible Family Medicine residents and practising physicians pursuing additional skills training | SMA |
| Canada Student Loan Forgiveness | Up to $60,000 over 5 years | Eligible Family Medicine residents with a Canada Student Loan who work in an eligible community | Government of Canada |
Recruitment, retention, training and practice supports available to family physicians.
Program | Financial Support | Who It's For | Administered By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP) | Up to $200,000 over 5 years | Family physicians establishing or returning to practice in eligible rural and remote Saskatchewan communities | SHA |
| RPIP - Regional Expansion | Up to $100,000 over 5 years | Family physicians establishing practice in eligible regional Saskatchewan communities | SHA |
| SMA Rural Relief Program | Locum coverage/support | Rural family physicians requiring temporary practice coverage | SMA |
| Rural & Regional Travel Fund | Travel support | Eligible physicians providing services in neighbouring rural or regional communities | SMA |
| Rural & Regional Physician Enhancement Training | Financial support for eligible training | Eligible rural and regional physicians pursuing additional skills training | SMA |
| Rural & Regional Extended Leave Program | Financial support for eligible educational leave | Eligible rural and regional physicians undertaking approved education | SMA |
| Rural & Regional Emergency Care CME Fund | Reimbursement for eligible training | Eligible rural and regional physicians undertaking emergency-care education | SMA |
| Retention Fund | Up to $14,000 per year based on years of service | Eligible Saskatchewan physicians | SMA |
| Parental Leave Fund | Up to 20 weeks of benefits | Eligible physicians taking parental or adoption-related leave | SMA |
| CMPA Reimbursement Program | Reimbursement of eligible CMPA fees | Eligible Saskatchewan physicians | SMA |
| Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement Program | Reimbursement of eligible CME expenses | Eligible Saskatchewan physicians | SMA |
| Canada Student Loan Forgiveness | Up to $60,000 over 5 years | Eligible family doctors with a Canada Student Loan who work in an eligible community | Government of Canada |
| Credential Recognition Grant | Up to $6,000 toward eligible credential-recognition costs | Eligible internationally educated physicians seeking Saskatchewan licensure | Government of Saskatchewan |
| Graduate Retention Program | Up to $24,000 in Saskatchewan tax credits | Eligible recent post-secondary graduates who live and file income tax in Saskatchewan | Government of Saskatchewan |
Recruitment, retention, training and practice supports available to specialist physicians.
Program | Financial Support | Who It's For | Administered By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology Recruitment & Retention Incentive | Up to $200,000 over 5 years* | Eligible Specialist Anesthesiologists and Family Practice Anesthetists establishing full-time practice in eligible communities | SHA |
| Emergency Medicine Recruitment & Retention Incentive | Up to $200,000 over 5 years | Eligible Emergency Medicine physicians establishing practice in eligible Saskatchewan communities | SHA |
| Targeted Pediatric Subspecialty Recruitment & Retention Incentive | Up to $200,000 over 5 years | Eligible pediatric subspecialists establishing full-time practice in designated specialties and locations | SHA |
| Psychiatry Recruitment & Retention Incentive | Up to $200,000 over 5 years | Eligible psychiatrists establishing full-time practice in eligible Saskatchewan communities | SHA |
| Radiology Recruitment & Retention Incentive | Up to $200,000 over 5 years | Eligible radiologists providing designated Breast Imaging or Interventional Radiology services | SHA |
| Targeted Surgical Specialty Recruitment & Retention Incentive | Up to $200,000 over 5 years | Eligible Urologists and Otolaryngologists establishing full-time practice in Regina | SHA |
| SMA Specialist Recruitment Incentive | $30,000 | Eligible specialists establishing practice in Saskatchewan and meeting the required service commitment | SMA |
| Focused Funding for Priority Specialist Recruitment Program | $30,000 | Eligible priority specialists identified by SHA or the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency who establish practice in Saskatchewan for a minimum of 36 months | SMA |
| Specialist Physician Enhancement Training | Financial support for eligible training | Eligible specialists pursuing additional training | SMA |
| Specialist Emergency Coverage Program | Compensation for eligible emergency coverage | Specialists providing emergency coverage as part of an established call rotation | SMA |
| Specialist Clinical Skills Development Fund | Financial support for eligible skills development | Eligible specialists pursuing clinical skills development | SMA |
| Retention Fund | Up to $14,000 per year based on years of service | Eligible Saskatchewan physicians | SMA |
| Parental Leave Fund | Up to 20 weeks of benefits | Eligible physicians taking parental or adoption-related leave | SMA |
| CMPA Reimbursement Program | Reimbursement of eligible CMPA fees | Eligible Saskatchewan physicians | SMA |
| Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement Program | Reimbursement of eligible CME expenses | Eligible Saskatchewan physicians | SMA |
| Credential Recognition Grant | Up to $6,000 toward eligible credential-recognition costs | Eligible internationally educated physicians seeking Saskatchewan licensure | Government of Saskatchewan |
| Graduate Retention Program | Up to $24,000 in Saskatchewan tax credits | Eligible recent post-secondary graduates who live and file income tax in Saskatchewan | Government of Saskatchewan |
*Maximum Anesthesiology incentive funding varies by practice location.
What to Expect
- Confirm that you meet the program's eligibility requirements.
- Complete and submit your application and any required supporting documentation.
- The program administrator reviews your application.
- If approved, complete any required agreements or program documentation.
- If approved, receive funding and/or begin fulfilling your program requirements, where applicable.
SHA Programs
Anesthesiology
Supports eligible anesthesiologists establishing full-time practice in Saskatchewan.
Emergency Medicine
Supports eligible emergency medicine physicians establishing full-time practice in Saskatchewan.
High-Demand Resident Incentive Program
Financial support for eligible residents training in designated high-demand specialties.
Psychiatry
Supports eligible psychiatrists establishing full-time practice in Saskatchewan.
Radiology Recruitment and Retention Incentive
Supports eligible radiologists providing Breast Imaging or Interventional Radiology services.
Rural Physician Incentive Program
Supports family physicians establishing practice in eligible rural and remote communities.
Rural Physician Incentive Program – Regional Expansion
Supports family physicians establishing practice in eligible regional communities.
Saskatchewan Electives Support Program
Financial support for eligible residents completing elective rotations in Saskatchewan.
Targeted Surgical Specialty
Supports eligible urologists and otolaryngologists establishing full-time practice in Regina.
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