Specialty overview
Paediatricians provide high quality specialist services and comprehensive medical care to neonates, infants and children. Paediatricians provide care across a broad spectrum of common acute and chronic disorders, diseases, illness and associated health issues of a developmental and psychosocial nature.
Clinical practice
Paediatricians work within both public and private health care settings, as well as within primary care and community health sectors, to provide comprehensive care for their patients. Paediatricians are required to work collaboratively with a broad range of health professionals, including social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
115
eligible
54
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 14% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 29% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 17.2% are located in regional Queensland, 81.8% are in major cities, and 1% are in remote regions. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
43.1%
male56.9%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 43.1%, Females are 56.9%. -
Public vs Private
28%
private72%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 28%, Public is 72%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
24.6%
male75.4%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 24.6%, Females are 75.4%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
115
received54
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 115 Eligible applications were received, 54 of those were selected.