Specialty overview
Nephrologists diagnose, treat and manage patients with diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, and treat the medical problems related to these diseases.
Clinical practice
Nephrologists work within both public and private facilities, often caring for patients over a long period of time, and are required to coordinate patient care with primary care physicians, surgeons and other health professionals.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
26
eligible
6
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 13% 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: 26% are located in regional Queensland, 72.1% are in major cities, and 1.9% are in remote areas. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
65.4%
male34.6%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 65.4%, Females are 34.6%. -
Public vs Private
27.9%
private72.1%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 27.9%, Public is 72.1%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
45.5%
male54.5%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 45.5%, Females are 54.5%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
26
received6
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 26 Eligible applications were received, 6 of those were selected.