Navigating Adversity: Dr. Vladimir Yakovishin's Journey through Vision Loss and Resilience

Season 2 - Episode 2 In this episode of The Hat Rack, we chat with Dr. Vladimir Yakovishin, a Western University alumnus with a powerful story of resilience in the face of adversity. Dr. Yakovishin shares his journey of unexpectedly losing his vision during medical school and the impact it had on his path to psychiatry. His insights reveal how mentorship, collegiality, and the support of the medical community helped him overcome self-doubt and persevere in his career. Together, they discuss the importance of not facing obstacles alone and the role of supportive networks in overcoming professional challenges. Find Something to Hang Your Hat On! Listen to The Hat Rack podcast where physicians in practice gain access to the strategies that CME/CPD experts and influencers use to effectively plan CME to implement change in their professional practice. The Hat Rack guests draw from their extensive experience as developers, contributors and promoters of CME/CPD, providing insights at local, provincial, national and international levels.  Hosted by Dr. Bill McCauley, CPD Associate Dean & Leslie McAdam, CPD Program Administrator of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Continuing Professional Development, Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Questions, Comments & Suggestions can be directed to [email protected].