Dr. Shannon Haughian, BSc MD

Shannon is a newly graduated medical student who grew up in Saskatoon and completed medical school at the University of Saskatchewan.  She was drawn to family medicine early on in medical school as a result of many amazing mentors and experiences she had as a co-president of the Family Medicine Club. Through her role with the Family Medicine Club, she helped organize numerous events for her classmates to learn about key aspects of family medicine, including advocacy, practical skills, rural and remote care, and working with marginalized populations.  She was also part of the Indigenous, Rural and Remote Health Group and the Advocates Bringing Light and Education to Disabilities group during medical school where she helped bring awareness to issues of people with developmental disabilities and people in rural and remote locations accessing primary care. Shannon also participated in peer mentorship activities, helping mentor students in lower years. She demonstrated her interest in global and community health through her involvement with the Global Health Conference Planning Committee for a conference on “Racism in Healthcare”.

Shannon also enjoys a number of activities outside of medicine, including playing on several soccer teams, camping, playing board games with friends and family, cross country skiing, and spending time in nature.

Shannon is excited to begin her residency in family medicine in Saskatoon this summer and to continue to learn about advocacy and leadership in primary care.  She looks forward to continuing to advocate for the implementation of the Patient’s Medical Home Model in Saskatchewan, as well as take on new advocacy opportunities.