Minimum Qualifications

Diploma of Sport Medicine through CASEM

  • Must have an unrestricted license in Canada and be actively practicing in Canada
  • The primary care physician must be a member in good standing with the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) and the Saskatchewan Academy of Sport Medicine (SASM)
  • Other specialists, certified as FRCPC or FRSCS do not require a CASEM diploma
  • Should have experience working with high performance athletes
  • Must have valid liability insurance

Services

  • Sport First Aid Workshops
  • Sport Taping Workshops
  • Sport Medicine Education Sessions
  • Injury Prevention (Warm up/Cool down, Stretching, Flexibility, Biomechanics, Screening)
  • Injury Assessment & Recognition
  • Emergency Action Plan
  • Injury Care of Common Injuries
  • Injury Care of Life Threatening Injuries
  • Return to Sport following an Injury
  • Drug Education and Doping Control Workshops
  • Medical Coverage at Sporting Events
    • Exception: Physicians are not required to have their sport designation to provide service in this area. However, priority is always given to those who have their designation.
  • Drug Education and Awareness Workshop
  • Concussion Education

Updated as of September 2019

CASEM Diploma & General CASEM Members

Dr. Cole Beavis – Diploma

508 Medical Arts Bldg., Saskatoon


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : Yes
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : Yes
Assessments & Prevention Services : Yes

Additional certifications: MD, FRCSC
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Wrestling, Football, Lacrosse
Sports worked with occasionally: Basketball, Figure Skating
Years of sport experience within your profession: 12

Dr. Megan Dash – Diploma

Dash & Reed Sport Medicine, White City


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : Yes
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications: MD, CCFP (SEM)
Sports worked with regularly:
Sports worked with occasionally:Hockey, Football, Gymnastics, Marathon 
Years of sport experience within your profession: 7

Dr. Warren Dufour – Diploma

Dash & Reed Sport Medicine, Emerald Park


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : Yes

Additional certifications: BEng., MD
Sports worked with regularly: Football (Roughriders)
Sports worked with occasionally: Hockey, Wrestling
Years of sport experience within your profession: 31

Dr. Mark Ernst – Diploma

Saskatoon


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications: MD, FRCSC
Sports worked with regularly: Blades Hockey, Huskie Football
Sports worked with occasionally: Rush Lacrosse, Sask Lacrosse
Years of sport experience within your profession: 23

Dr. Danielle R. Frost- Diploma

Family Medicine Unit, Regina


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : Yes
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : Yes

Additional certifications: BSc (Honors), MD, MEd, CCFP (SEM)
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Football
Sports worked with occasionally: Wrestling, Soccer, Lacrosse, Figure Skating
Years of sport experience within your profession: 5

Dr. Martin Heroux – Diploma

Family Medicine Unit, Regina


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : Yes
Assessments & Prevention Services : Yes

Additional certifications: MD, CCFP (EM, SEM), FCFP
Sports worked with regularly: Football, Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball,
Sports worked with occasionally: Swimming, Diving, Rugby, Rodeo
Years of sport experience within your profession: 17

Dr. Patrick Ling- Diploma

Avant Sports Medicine, Saskatoon

Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : No
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications: CCFP, CCFP(EM), RMSK, CCPE, MPH
Sports worked with regularly: Running, Cycling, Basketball, Dance
Sports worked with occasionally:
Years of sport experience within your profession: 21

Dr. Marlys Misfeldt – Diploma

Kenderdine Medical Clinic, Saskatoon


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : No
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications: 
Sports worked with regularly: Huskie Basketball & Wrestling, Karate, Valkries Football
Sports worked with occasionally: Any
Years of sport experience within your profession: 35

Dr. Mike Nicholls – Diploma

RCMP DEPOT - Training Academy, Regina


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : Yes
Concussion Education Workshops : N/A
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : Yes
Assessments & Prevention Services : Yes

Additional certifications: 
Sports worked with regularly: 
Sports worked with occasionally:
Years of sport experience within your profession: 

Dr. Paul Taillon – Diploma

Saskatoon


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications: CCFP
Sports worked with regularly: U of S Hockey
Sports worked with occasionally: Football, Soccer
Years of sport experience within your profession: 35

Dr. Kate Thompson – Diploma

MediClinic Urgent Care Clinic, Saskatoon


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : Yes
Concussion Education Workshops : Yes
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : Yes
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications: MOOC Concussion Certificate
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Lacrosse
Sports worked with occasionally: Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball, Basketball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 7

Dr. Stefan Van Niekerk- Diploma

Kenderdine Medical Clinic, Saskatoon


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications: CCFP, FCFP
Sports worked with regularly: Track & Field, Soccer
Sports worked with occasionally: Wrestling, Rugby
Years of sport experience within your profession: 13

Dr. Ron Ailsby

Pasqua Hospital, Regina


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : Yes

Additional certifications: B.Sc, FRCS(ortho), FACS, M.D., M.Sc
Sports worked with regularly: Roller Derby
Sports worked with occasionally: Football
Years of sport experience within your profession: 47

Dr. Wendy Chrusch

Wascana Rehab Centre, Regina


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : Yes

Additional certifications: MD, FRCPC in Physiatry, CSCN Diplomate (EMG)
Sports worked with regularly:
Sports worked with occasionally: Wheelchair Sports, Athletes with Impairements, Gymnastics
Years of sport experience within your profession: 14

Dr. Tanner Dunlop

Prairie Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Regina


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : No
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : Yes

Additional certifications: FRCSC
Sports worked with regularly:
Sports worked with occasionally:
Years of sport experience within your profession: 2

Dr. Amanda Kleisinger

Wascana Rehab Centre, Regina


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : Yes
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : Yes
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications: PM&R, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG)
Sports worked with regularly:
Sports worked with occasionally: Dancing/Performance Arts 
Years of sport experience within your profession: 7

Dr. Johann Kriegler

Saskatoon


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : No
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications: MBBCh, CCFP
Sports worked with regularly: Huskie Athletics
Sports worked with occasionally:
Years of sport experience within your profession: 3o

Dr. Melissa Andersen – Resident

Wascana Rehab Center, Regina


Contact the SMSCS office @ (306) 780-9446 to request this Consultant

Medical Coverage at Events : No
Sport 1st Aid Workshops : No
Sport Taping Workshops : No
Sport Medicine Education Sessions : No
Concussion Education Workshops : No
Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting : No
Drug Education & Awareness Workshop : No
Assessments & Prevention Services : No

Additional certifications:
Sports worked with regularly:
Sports worked with occasionally:
Years of sport experience within your profession:

NOTE: Doctors can be any of the following practicing professionals. (information taken from the professional’s National web site)

  • CASEM (Diploma) – A licensed Physician who possesses the Diploma in Sport Medicine issued through the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine and Exercise Medicine (CASEM). Within Canada, the diploma is a necessary credential to call oneself a Sport Medicine physician.
  • CASEM Member – A licensed Physician who does not possess the Diploma in Sport Medicine, but is a member of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine and Exercise Medicine and has a specific interest in the field of sports injuries/sciences.

Non diploma members / consultants can only provide medical coverage at events and initial injury assessments.

Referrals from family physicians are required to see all CASEM diploma members / consultants for an initial injury assessment.

The following is a list of Physicians who have indicated they wish to be Consultants for the SMSCS.