Dr. Luke Hnenny

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Luke Hnenny is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Saskatchewan. He completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science with High Honours in 2003 and earned his MD from the same institution in 2007. After finishing his residency in neurosurgery in 2013, Dr. Hnenny underwent further fellowship training in skull base cerebrovascular surgery at Oregon Health Science University and complex spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His practice primarily focuses on skull base and spinal surgery, addressing a wide range of general neurosurgical conditions. He is the founder and Director of the Saskatchewan Skull Base Surgery Program and serves as Chair of the Competency Committee for the Neurosurgery Residency Training Program at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Hnenny's research interests include molecular genetics of meningioma and immunologic profiling of high-grade glioma. In his personal life, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Assistant Professor in the Division of Neurosurgery, teaching and conducting research.

Staff Neurosurgeon

— Present

Saskatchewan Health Authority • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Provides neurosurgical services and patient care.

Spine Surgery Fellow

2017-07-01 — 2018-06-01

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA

Completed fellowship training in complex spine surgery.

Skull Base Cerebrovascular Surgery Fellow

2013-07-01 — 2014-07-01

Oregon Health Science University • Portland, OR

Completed fellowship training focusing on skull base cerebrovascular surgery.

Neurosurgery Resident

2007-07-01 — 2013-06-01

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Completed residency training in neurosurgery.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.