Dr. Vallerie Gordon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vallerie Gordon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology at the University of Saskatchewan and a medical oncologist at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. Dr. Gordon completed her medical training in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at the University of Manitoba, followed by subspecialty training in gastrointestinal and breast oncology at CancerCare Manitoba. She has over 13 years of experience in clinical practice, previously serving at CancerCare Manitoba before joining the Saskatoon Cancer Centre in December 2024. Actively involved in medical education, Dr. Gordon has held various leadership roles, including site director for postgraduate medical education and program director for medical oncology at the University of Manitoba. She is recognized for her dedication to teaching and has a strong interest in developing future medical oncologists and advancing the discipline. Dr. Gordon is also active in clinical practice guidelines development and participates annually in the Western Canadian Colorectal Gastric Cancer Committee.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Oncologist

2024-12-01 — Present

Saskatoon Cancer Centre • Saskatoon, SK

Joined Saskatoon Cancer Centre as a medical oncologist.

Associate Professor

2024-12-01 — Present

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency • Saskatoon, SK

Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology.

Program Director, Medical Oncology Training Program

2025-03-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Program Director for the Medical Oncology Training Program.

Program Director, Medical Oncology

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB

Program Director for the Medical Oncology program.

Co-Chair

2018-01-01 — Present

Canadian Clinical Trials Network for Rectal Cancer Disease Oriented Group •

Co-Chair of the clinical trials network.

Chair

2015-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Gastrointestinal DSG, CancerCare Manitoba •

Chair of the Gastrointestinal Disease Site Group.

Systemic Therapy Medical Director

2021-01-01 — 2024-01-01

CancerCare Manitoba •

Medical Director for systemic therapy.

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.