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CHPRB Accredited Programs

Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
4101 Dewdney Avenue
Regina, SK, S4T 1A5

Director: Dr. Bill Semchuk, M.Sc., Pharm.D., FCSHP
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services

Coordinator: Allison Marcil
Residency & Education Coordinator
Regina General Hospital
1440 14th Ave.
Regina S4P OW5

Contact:
Allison Marcil
Phone: 306-766-3233

Dr. Bill Semchuk
Phone: 306-766-3233
Fax: 306-766-4363

RESIDECY PROGRAM

Type: General
Focus:
Established in: 1967
# Positions: 2
App. deadline: November
Starting date: Second week in June
Est. stipend: $42,000 per annum

Program highlights: The resident is expected to develop skills to become independent thinkers/learners by assuming responsibility for learning, recognizing their own deficiencies, and to be able to independently problem solve. The ability to think critically, communicate effectively and manage their time efficiently will be important skills to develop. Learning takes place at the two acute care facilities and the Rehabilitation/Long Term Care facility and will focus on various clinical environments. The resident has the opportunity for a focused research project related to health care organization pharmacy practice. An administration rotation is also included during the year.

Required Rotations:

• Pharmacy Practice (includes IV admixtures, Clinical Process, Pharmacokinetics)
• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Evidence Based Medicine/Knowledge Translation
• Practice Management
• Nephrology
• Long Term Care/Rehabilitation
• Ambulatory Care
• Preceptorship

Elective Rotations:

Generally a resident is able to complete 2 elective rotations that are of 3 to 4 weeks in duration and include:

• Critical Care
• Psychiatry
• Surgery

Minimum required credentials: Graduate from a recognized college or school of pharmacy. One or more years in practice desirable.

ORGANIZATION

Type: Includes two acute hospitals, one long term care/rehab facility, home care, public and mental health programs, and is affiliated with several long term care facilities
Number of beds: 633 acute, 48 rehab, 255 long term
Sites: Regina General, Pasqua Hospital, Wascana Rehab Centre
Affiliation: University of Saskatchewan

2011/2012 Residents:
Eric Landry
Katherine Lang

2010/2011 Residents:
Amy Smith
Larissa Fedor

2009/2010 Residents:
Kelsy Dumont
Suzanne Galka
Aleesa Carter