Specialty overview
Sports and exercise medicine specialists care for people of all ages and exercise levels, they diagnose and manage acute or chronic exercise related injuries and manage medical problems associated with sports and exercise.
Clinical practice
Sports and exercise medicine specialists work predominately in private practice, or may also work with sporting teams both at elite and community levels. Some sports and exercise medicine specialists may be required to tour with the sporting team they work with, to provide on-field management.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
2
eligible
2
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 32% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 47% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 10.5% are located in regional Queensland, 89.5% 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
73.7%
male26.3%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 73.7%, Females are 26.3%. -
Public vs Private
88.2%
private11.8%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 88.2%, Public is 11.8%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
66.7%
male33.3
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 66.7%, Females are 33.3%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
2
eligible2
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 2 Eligible applications were received, 2 of those were selected.