Dr. Cadence MacPherson is currently completing her final year of Family Medicine Residency in Saskatoon. Although she’s originally from Regina, it is the people, the land, and the living skies that have secured her intent to practice in Saskatchewan.
As a child, Cadence viewed Saskatchewan through rose-coloured glasses as a safe place for all. However, upon returning to Saskatchewan after completing her undergraduate degree in Montreal, she became acutely aware of the colonization and inequity that persisted. This realization motivated her to learn about these injustices and work towards improved healthcare access and reconciliation.
During medical school, Cadence participated in a Global Health Certificate program, gaining valuable knowledge through placements in Buffalo River Dene Nation and rural Queensland, Australia.
These experiences ignited her passion for patient advocacy and care for underserved populations, leading her to pursue additional training during her residency in HIV/Hep C, pediatric mental health, and women’s health.
Outside of clinical practice, Cadence holds leadership roles in groups focused on recruiting future family physicians and promoting Saskatchewan Family Medicine residency programs. She also contributes to committees dedicated to physician wellness.
In her personal life, Cadence enjoys adventuring with her partner, being walked by her two dogs, and expertly overwatering her thriving collection of plants. She is endlessly thankful to have had so many opportunities to learn and grow through her medical education. She is committed to incorporating pillars of patient advocacy, care for underserved populations, and family physician recruitment and wellness into her future practice in Saskatchewan, aiming to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of her community.