Specialty overview
Haematologists deal with both clinical and laboratory aspects of primary disorders of the blood, providing expert advice on how diseases affect the blood. Disorders commonly diagnosed and treated by haematologists include leukaemia, lymphoma, anaemia and clotting or bleeding disorders.
Clinical practice
Haematologists work as part of multidisciplinary teams within both public and private sectors. Haematologists may provide direct patient care, or provide advice to other medical practitioners and health care providers to guide patient care, and are often also involved with blood banks to support the management of blood transfusions.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
43
eligible
42
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 9% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 24% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 9.1% are located in regional Queensland, 90.9% are in major cities, and 0% are in remote regions. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
36.4%
male63.6%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 36.4%, Females are 63.6%. -
Public vs Private
39.4%
private60.6%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 39.4%, Public is 60.6%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
53.6%
male46.4%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 53.6%, Females are 46.4%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
43
eligible42
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 43 Eligible applications were received, 42 of those were selected.