Specialty overview
Clinical immunology and allergy physicians diagnose, treat and manage both adult and paediatric patients with a diverse range of disorders of the immune system, including allergic disorders, immune deficiency disorders and autoimmune diseases.
Clinical practice
Clinical immunology and allergy physicians work within both public and private facilities, as well as within diagnostic immunology laboratories, research centres and Universities. Clinical immunology and allergy physicians predominately provide day and outpatient care, however, are also often required to provide inpatient care and clinical consulting services.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
4
eligible
3
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 11% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 28% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 5.6% are located in regional Queensland, 94.4% are in major cities, and 0% are in remote areas. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
72.2%
male27.8%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 72.2%, Females are 27.8%. -
Public vs Private
38.9%
private61.1%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 38.9%, Public is 61.1%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
44.4%
male55.6%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 44.4%, Females are 55.6%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
4
received3
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 4 Eligible applications were received, 3 of those were selected.