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I'm Major Yasir Khan, I'm a psychiatrist
here in Ottawa, at the Montfort Clinic,

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Canadian Forces Health Services Centre.

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I had a successful, satisfying civilian career
prior to this, for several years.

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However, I wanted to also expand
my experiences and the ability and opportunity

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to apply the clinical knowledge
and skills in a different kind of setting -

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one that was both intellectually
and physically interesting and challenging.

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There's a variety of conditions that we encounter
which are comparable to the civilian setting,

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but because we serve a unique population,
there are also some unique aspects,

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which I find very interesting from
a clinical perspective and academic perspective.

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There are various tasks that we engage in,
both within the context of occupational medicine,

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but also opportunities in developing policy and
giving input and education around mental health.

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There's also the military aspect,
the military training and being an officer -

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myself, the element is the Army - and so, that is
also exciting and interesting and challenging,

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and I've enjoyed all aspects.

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I am still relatively new in the military;
however, my experiences thus far

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have been enriching, challenging -
it's certainly informed my own development

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and growth as a clinician
and as a professional within the military,

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including the roles and responsibilities
of being an officer and a leader.