I'm Major Yasir Khan, I'm a psychiatrist here in Ottawa, at the Montfort Clinic,
Canadian Forces Health Services Centre.
I had a successful, satisfying civilian career prior to this, for several years.
However, I wanted to also expand my experiences and the ability and opportunity
to apply the clinical knowledge and skills in a different kind of setting -
one that was both intellectually and physically interesting and challenging.
There's a variety of conditions that we encounter which are comparable to the civilian setting,
but because we serve a unique population, there are also some unique aspects,
which I find very interesting from a clinical perspective and academic perspective.
There are various tasks that we engage in, both within the context of occupational medicine,
but also opportunities in developing policy and giving input and education around mental health.
There's also the military aspect, the military training and being an officer -
myself, the element is the Army - and so, that is also exciting and interesting and challenging,
and I've enjoyed all aspects.
I am still relatively new in the military; however, my experiences thus far
have been enriching, challenging - it's certainly informed my own development
and growth as a clinician and as a professional within the military,
including the roles and responsibilities of being an officer and a leader.