Specialty overview
Anaesthetists rely on a unique set of clinical skills and an extensive knowledge of physiology and pharmacology to provide appropriate anaesthesia and sedation for patients undergoing surgery and other medical procedures.
Clinical practice
Anaesthetists work within both the public and private sectors to provide perioperative care for patients of all ages before, during and after surgery. Anaesthetists not only provide anaesthesia and sedation for patients, they also administer airway management, resuscitate acutely unwell patients and provide pain management for patients. Anaesthetists often work within trauma and retrieval teams, and work collaboratively with intensive care and pain medicine specialists.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
308
eligible
70
selected
Number of Queensland and Australian specialists
Number of Queensland and Australian new fellows
Number of Queensland trainees and average work hours
Information on specialists
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Specialists over 60
This donut chart shows that 15% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 37% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 20.8% are located in regional Queensland, 79% are in major cities, and 0.2% are in remote regions. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
66.8%
male33.2%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 66.8%, Females are 33.2%. -
Public vs Private
44.8%
private55.2%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 44.8%, Public is 55.2%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
60.1%
male39.9%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 60.1%, Females are 39.9%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
308
received70
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 308 Eligible applications were received, 70 of those were selected.