Specialty overview
Paediatric surgeons diagnose, treat and manage conditions in foetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults that may require surgery, including congenital malformations, abdominal wall defects, chest wall deformities and tumours. Many paediatric surgeons will further subspecialise in areas of interest, for example urology, burns or thoracic surgery.
Clinical practice
Paediatric surgeons work within both public and private facilities, to treat paediatric patients with a broad range of pathologies and conditions. Procedures commonly performed by paediatric surgeons include non-cardiac thoracic surgery, general paediatric surgery and paediatric urology.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
2
eligible
0
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: 20% are located in regional Queensland, 80% 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
68.7%
male31.3%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 68.7%, Females are 31.3%. -
Public vs Private
18.8%
private81.2%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 18.8%, Public is 81.2%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
20%
male80%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 20%, Females are 80%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
2
eligible0
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 2 Eligible applications were received, 0 of those were selected.