Karthikeyan and Bassett to discuss genetic and secondary hemochromatosis at Internal Medicine Grand Rounds Oct. 16

The next UND Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds event, “More than a good thing: genetic and secondary iron overload,” will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16. The event will be broadcast via Zoom.

This presentation features faculty speakers John Bassett, M.D., and Priya Karthikeyan, M.D. Dr. Bassett is chair of the Department of Gastroenterology and medical director of hepatology at Sanford Health in Fargo. Dr. Karthikeyan is a hepatologist at Sanford Health in Fargo.

Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify patients who require screening for hereditary hemochromatosis.
2. Recognize environmental/behavioral factors that contribute to secondary iron overload.
3. Describe clinical manifestations of iron overload.
4. Evaluate and apply evidence-based management option for hemochromatosis.

Please join us on Zoom (Meeting ID: 957 2281 8545  |  Passcode: 688608).

Please note: this session is pending education credit approval.