ANZSOM webinars

Cardiometabolic health: A foundational overview

Presenters: Dr Michael Hancock, Endocrinologist
Dr Paul Maggiore, Cardiologist

Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Time: 6pm (AWST) / 8pm (AEST)
Cost: Free for ANZSOM/AFOEM members, $25 non-members

NOTE: Please register at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled start time

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Session overview

This session will provide the foundational clinical understanding of cardiometabolic health, which will underpin our June webinar focusing on occupational application and fitness-for-duty decision-making.

Learning objectives:

• Define cardiometabolic health and metabolic syndrome
• Understand the underlying pathophysiology
• Identify key cardiometabolic risk factors
• Interpret core clinical and laboratory markers
• Understand cardiovascular risk estimation
• Recognise early clinical presentations and warning signs
• Understand principles of management and prevention

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About the presenters

Dr Michael Hancock BPharm, MD, FRACP
Dr Hancock brings a comprehensive, expert approach to the management of diabetes and its complications, informed by his personal experience living with type 1 diabetes. His practice integrates optimal use of cutting-edge technologies including continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery, along with tailored dietary and exercise strategies, including those employing lower carbohydrate approaches. Metabolic Health & Obesity: He has an interest in the management of obesity and lipid abnormalities, and strategies to improve overall metabolic health. Transitioning Care for Young Adults: Having completed a fellowship year at Perth Children’s Hospital, Dr Hancock understands the challenges faced by young adults and families transitioning into early adulthood and utilising the adult healthcare system and has a particular interest in managing the long-term care of patients with diabetes and the endocrine complications associated with cancer survivorship. General Endocrine: The management of thyroid, adrenal, pituitary disorders

Dr Paul Maggiore is a consultant cardiologist who specialises in multimodality cardiac imaging (echo, CT and MRI) and general cardiology. He is currently the Head of Department for Cardiology at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. 

Paul obtained a science degree (First Class Honours and top 5% of graduates) from University College London, prior to completing his medical degree at the same institution. He went on to complete 3 years of advanced training in Cardiology in Perth, WA. He subsequently completed a 12-month fellowship in Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging at MonashHeart, Melbourne. This fellowship included extensive training in echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound) and also cardiac CT.

Paul undertook further fellowship training in cardiac CT and MRI, under the supervision of world-renowned radiologist, Dr Jonathon Leipsic, at the Centre for Heart Valve Innovation, Vancouver.