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

This doughnut chart shows the proportion of applications recieved vs applicants selected. Eligible applications received is 4, Applicants selected is 3.

Number of Queensland and Australian specialists

11

Number of QLD specialists

103

Number of Australian specialists

Number of Queensland and Australian new fellows

1

Number of QLD new fellows

8

Number of Australian new fellows

Number of Queensland trainees and average work hours

9

Number of QLD trainees

40.6

Average weekly hours

Information on specialists

  • 11

    Number of QLD specialists

  • 1

    Number of QLD new fellows

  • 40.6 hours

    Average weekly hours QLD

  • 47 years

    Average age QLD

  • 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%
    male

    27.8%
    female

    This doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 72.2%, Females are 27.8%.

  • Public vs Private

    38.9%
    private

    61.1%
    public

    This doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 38.9%, Public is 61.1%.

Information on trainees

  • 9

    Number of Queensland trainees

  • 3

    Number of new Queensland trainees

  • 49

    Number of Australian trainees

  • 13

    Number of new Australian trainees

  • Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland

    44.4%
    male

    55.6%
    female

    This 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
    eligible

    3
    selected

    This doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 4 Eligible applications were received, 3 of those were selected.

Number of Queensland trainees 2015-2022

This line chart shows the trend of the number of Queensland trainees from 2015 to 2022. The data points are: 2015 - 4 trainees, 2016 - 4 trainees, 2017 - 5 trainees, 2018 - 6 trainees, 2019 - 8 trainees, 2020 - 11 trainees, 2021 - 8 trainees, 2022 - 9 trainees.

Training information

College

Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA)

Length of training

6 years full-time (3 years basic training, 3 years advanced training) or 7 years full-time (3 years basic training, 4 years advanced joint program)

Method of allocation

College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:

  • Queensland Health facility (accredited for training)

Training and assessment summary

For detailed information in relation to training and assessment requirements, please contact RACP.

Training program overview

Clinical immunology and allergy advanced training may be undertaken following completion of requirements for basic training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). The clinical immunology and allergy training program incorporates work-based learning and assessment, with successful trainees attaining the qualification of FRACP with accreditation to practise as a Clinical Immunologist in Australia or New Zealand.

Trainees may elect to undertake the immunology and allergy joint RACP/RCPA advanced training program, with successful trainees attaining the qualification of FRACP and Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists Australasia (FRCPA) with accreditation to practise as a Clinical Immunologist and Immunopathologist in Australia or New Zealand.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold current medical registration, have completed RACP Basic Training (including Written and Clinical Examinations), and been appointed to an appropriate Advanced Training position. Joint trainees must also be registered with both the RCPA and the RACP and complete both clinical and laboratory training in more than 1 training setting.

Flexibility

Minimum 0.2 full-time equivalent commitment. Clinical and joint training must be completed within 8 years and 10 years respectively.

Interrupted training

Allowed. Interruptions of more than 12 continuous months may require the development of a Return to Training Plan in collaboration with a supervisor and approval from the relevant training committee.

Training locations

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Last updated: September 2024