ANZSOM webinars
Upcoming webinar
Cardiometabolic health in occupational medicine: Applying clinical knowledge to fitness for work
Presenters: Dr Michael Hancock, Endocrinologist
Dr Paul Maggiore, Cardiologist
Date: Wednesday 15 July 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
Session overview
Building on our previous webinars in diabetes technology and cardiometabolic health, this session will explore Cardiometabolic health in occupational medicine, with a focus on applying clinical knowledge to fitness-for-work assessments.
Join Endocrinologist Dr Michael Hancock as he shares practical case discussions and expert guidance to help assess cardiometabolic risk, interpret specialist investigations, and formulate balanced, evidence-based fitness-for-work recommendations across a wide range of occupational settings.
If you missed either of the previous presentations, the recordings are available to ANZSOM members to view on our website.
Learning objectives:
- Apply cardiometabolic principles to occupational health assessments
- Evaluate fitness for work in workers with cardiometabolic disease
- Identify occupational risk factors that influence cardiometabolic health
- Develop evidence-based management recommendations
- Interpret specialist investigations in an occupational context
- Balance worker health, workplace safety and clinical governance
- Apply contemporary cardiometabolic medicine through occupational case discussions
About the presenter
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
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For recordings of previous ANZSOM webinars, please see the Online learning modules section of the website (member login required).