Specialty overview
Immunopathologists study, diagnose and manage patients with disorders of the immune system, including allergic and autoimmune disorders, some types of cancer and primary and secondary immunodeficiencies. Immunopathologists are often also involved in organ transplantation, and work to ensure the health of the community through the prevention of disease by immunisation.
Clinical practice
Immunopathologists work as part of multidisciplinary teams, practicing in both clinical and laboratory medicine, within both public and private sectors. Immunopathologists may directly manage patients, or may treat patients referred from other specialists who suspect an immune component to illness. Immunopathologists additionally provide advice to other medical practitioners and health care providers on a variety of disorders, such as recurrent miscarriage or in areas of transplantation medicine.
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 25% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 50% 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 regions. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
75%
male25%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 75%, Females are 25%. -
Public vs Private
50%
private50%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 50%, Public is 50%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
33.3%
male66.7%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 33.3%, Females are 66.7%. -
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.