Real Conversations with Rogan

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Stories to inspire and cherish our evolving community and the positive impacts we make. With Dr. Rogan Thavarajah as host.

  1. 07/16/2025

    Conversation with Dr. Adam Paarlberg: Stripes and Stars to Maple Leafs

    Dr. Rogan Thavarajah talks with Dr. Adam Paarlberg about his journey moving from the United States to Canada (White Rock-South Surrey, British Columbia) to work as a Family Physician at a clinic. At 22 minutes Dr. Paarlberg talks about the differences in pay. At 40 minutes Dr. Paarlberg talks about the processes and paperwork involved with the move (and his drive with his family from Indianna to British Columbia). Who is Andrea that Dr. Thavarajah mentions a few times? Andrea McCorkell is our Physician Recruiting Manager and can be reached at amccorkell@wrssdivision.ca.

    55 min

  2. 03/21/2024

    Conversation with Dr. Arjun Odedra: Brexit

    In this podcast, Dr. Rogan Thavarajah has a conversation with Dr. Arjun Odedra about why he and his family chose to move from the United Kingdom to White Rock-South Surrey, British Columbia (BC), Canada. Arjun talks about the benefits of being a family physician and how he loves the natural beauty in BC. In the podcast, you'll hear what steps are involved in becoming a family physician in BC which in Arjun's case was a year from decision to practicing in White Rock-South Surrey.

    1h 33m

  3. 02/27/2024

    Conversation with Dr. Sharon Wang: West is Best

    Host, Dr. Rogan Thavarajah, talks with Dr. Sharon Wang about her journey from Ontario to White Rock-South Surrey. Sharon finished her Residency in Ontario and then decided to move with her family and is now a Locum. Hear about her journey and why she enjoys being a Locum and living in the West of Canada.

    51 min

  4. 11/29/2023

    Conversation with George Passmore: Sources

    I sat down with George Passmore, for the latest Real Conversations with Rogan podcast. George is an Executive Director with Sources Community Resources. Time marks for topics in this 1 hour, 26 minute podcast: Beginning to 32 minutes - About Sources programs and growth to 400 employees, 300 volunteers, and 40 programs 32 minutes - George’s journey to counselling and sharing heartfelt personal stories 42 minutes - what family physicians can do to help with mental health journeys 56 minutes - counselling philosophy and outcomes 1 hour, 6 minutes - societal and individual challenges with male populations and some of the root causes 1 hour, 13 minutes - George’s first “gig” at the age of 27 co-facilitating group therapy at a correctional facility with adult male sex offenders

    1h 27m

  5. 10/30/2023

    Conversation with Dr. Debra Harper: Out of Sight

    I had the privilege of talking to Dr. Debra Harper about the Opioid Agonist Treatment in White Rock-South Surrey–why physicians such as Debra get involved, how it began, clients, and what’s needed for recovery. Not surprisingly, housing and safety are the biggest barriers to recovery.

    47 min

  6. 08/28/2023

    Conversation with Dr. Pritam (Preet) Brar: Sisyphus

    In the latest episode of Real Conversations with Rogan podcast (see links below), I speak with Dr. Pritam (Preet) Brar, Family Physician Lead for our Primary Care Network (PCN). In an honest and philosophical discussion, Preet shares his passion to serve and his desire to improve healthcare in our community, as well as the challenges of taking on a leadership role in our community.Despite Preet's unflattering description of his work as sometimes feeling like a Sisyphean task, I believe that we have indeed got that rock near to the top of that mountain with 99% of our clinics joining our PCN. We are hearing so many positive words from Family Physicians who are in the PCN and how patients are benefitting from the work of the PCN clinicians.

    53 min

  7. 03/31/2023

    Conversation with Dr. Grace Park: Scratching Your Own Itch

    Host, Dr. Rogan Thavarajah speaks to Dr. Grace Park, in a packed episode covering the early days of the Peace Arch Hosptial maternity clinic, founding of the White Rock-South Surrey Division of Family Practice and her ongoing work as Regional Head for Home Health and her work with social prescribing for seniors.

    44 min

  8. 02/28/2023

    Conversation with Dr. Manpreet Cooner: The Brexitters

    In this month's Real Conversations podcast, host Dr. Rogan Thavarajah speaks with Dr. Manpreet (Micky) Cooner, Physician Lead for Office Supports at the White Rock-South Surrey Division of Family Practice and Family Physician at Hilltop Medical Clinic. We talk about her passion for medical education and teaching; and as mutual Brexitters reflect on the idiosyncratic UK medical system.

    47 min
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Stories to inspire and cherish our evolving community and the positive impacts we make. With Dr. Rogan Thavarajah as host.

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  • Creator
    White Rock-South Surrey Division of Family Practice
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © White Rock-South Surrey Division of Family Practice
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    Real Conversations with Rogan