Resident of the Month

Rizwan Malik, PGY5, Cardiology

Dr. Rizwan Malik is a fifth-year cardiology fellow entering his final year of training at the University of Saskatchewan. A long-time resident of Saskatoon, he has completed all of his education locally — from undergraduate studies to cardiology fellowship. He remains committed to giving back to the community that helped shape his journey and is proud to raise his two children here with his family.

Here are some of the reasons Rizwan was chosen as Resident of the Month (As quoted from the nomination letter):

"Rizwan has lived in Saskatoon for over two decades and has completed all of his medical training at the University of Saskatchewan — from medical school to internal medicine residency, and now cardiology fellowship. He brings a calm, steady presence to both the cardiology ward and CCU, and is consistently supportive of his patients and junior residents alike."

"When I was on the cardiology ward and in the CCU, Rizwan truly took the time to teach me. He reviewed all of my patients with me in detail, helping me reason through their presentations and develop clear, prioritized management plans. He also helped with the overall patient load, which made the rotation much more manageable. Beyond clinical teaching, he made a genuine effort to get to know me and was incredibly approachable and easygoing throughout.

"What stands out most about Rizwan is his ability to foster a respectful, low-pressure learning environment while still encouraging growth. He enjoys reasoning through complex cases alongside learners and creates space for thoughtful discussion without ever making anyone feel put on the spot. He’s also a sharp clinician who frequently points out subtle but important findings that deepen understanding. His enthusiasm for cardiology is obvious and truly infectious. Rizwan is someone people genuinely enjoy working with and learning from, and I believe he is very deserving of this recognition."

Congratulations, Rizwan!