Iron Deficiency
Vighnesh Bharath, MD, FRCP(C)
Topics: Iron Deficiency
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Objectives
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the biology and metabolism of iron
- Explore the causes of low iron
- Recognize the clinical symptoms and signs of iron deficiency
- Approach to the diagnosis of iron deficiency
- Understand the management options for iron deficiency
- Work through treatment logistics such as: expected response, failure to respond, when to refer, etc.
Faculty
Vighnesh Bharath MD, FRCP(C)
Adjunct Professor - Queen's University and University of Toronto
Vighnesh Bharath is currently a hematologist/oncologist at Humber River Hospital, practicing both benign and malignant hematology. He completed medical school at Queen’s University, followed by residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology at Western University. Currently, he also sits on various hospital committees involving transfusion, anticoagulation, and medical education. He is appointed as adjunct professor at both Queen’s University and University of Toronto, and is regularly involved in teaching medical students and residents at Humber River Hospital. He currently acts as the medical education lead for the oncology department (to organize and supervise trainee electives), and also holds a master’s certificate in Healthcare Leadership from Schulich at York University.