Specialty overview
Clinical pharmacologists are experts in the science of pharmaceuticals and how they interact with humans. Clinical pharmacologists play a key role in improving patient care through the safe and effective use of medicines.
Clinical practice
Clinical pharmacologists work in a wide variety of clinical settings, providing academic leadership through education and research, developing national prescribing curricula and guidelines and providing expert advice to hospital, state and national drug regulation procedures.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
1
eligible
1
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 0% 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
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male50%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 50%, Females are 50%. -
Public vs Private
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private100%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 0%, Public is 100%.
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)
1
eligible1
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 1 Eligible applications were received, 1 of those were selected.