Specialty overview
Clinical geneticists diagnose, treat and manage who have, or are at risk of having, genetic or inherited conditions. The science of genetics, genetic counselling and syndrome identification, enable clinical geneticists to provide patients and their families with genetic information which enhances the health management of those patients over the course of their life. Conditions commonly treated by clinical geneticists include muscular dystrophy, chromosome disorders, cystic fibrosis, intellectual or developmental disability, birth defects, still births, early infant death and some forms of cancer.
Clinical practice
Clinical geneticists work within both public and private facilities, working collaboratively with other health professionals to provide care for their patients. Services commonly provided by clinical geneticists include diagnosis of genetic conditions and disorders, gene testing, genetic counselling and screening of newborn babies or second trimester foetuses for selected genetic conditions.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
8
eligible
4
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 0% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 33% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 0% are located in regional Queensland, 100% 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
44.4%
male55.6%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 44.4%, Females are 55.6%. -
Public vs Private
11.1%
private88.9%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 11.1%, Public is 88.9%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
0%
male100%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 0%, Females are 100%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
8
eligible4
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 8 Eligible applications were received, 4 of those were selected.