Specialty overview
Medical oncologists investigate, study, diagnose, treat and manage benign and malignant growth, tumours, cancers and diseases.
Clinical practice
Medical oncologists work within both public and private facilities to provide holistic, multimodal care to patients with cancer. Medical Oncologists treat their patients through preventative and palliative medicine, using treatments such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, molecular targeted agents and analgesics.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
10
eligible
10
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 10% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 38% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 21.7% are located in regional Queensland, 78.3% 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
60%
male40%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 60%, Females are 40%. -
Public vs Private
31.1%
private68.9%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 31.1%, Public is 68.9%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
43.5%
male56.5%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 43.5%, Females are 56.5%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
10
received10
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 10 Eligible applications were received, 10 of those were selected.