Immunology and Allergy

Clinical immunology and allergy physicians diagnose, treat and manage both adult and paediatric patients with a diverse range of disorders of the immune system, including allergic disorders, immune deficiency disorders and autoimmune diseases.

Clinical Practice

Clinical immunology and allergy physicians work within both public and private facilities, as well as within diagnostic immunology laboratories, research centres and Universities. Clinical immunology and allergy physicians predominately provide day and outpatient care, however, are also often required to provide inpatient care and clinical consulting services.

Immunology and Allergy – Information

Number of specialists - QLD

Number of new fellows - QLD

Number of specialists - AUS

Number of new fellows - AUS

Average weekly hours
QLD

Average Age
QLD

% Aged 60+
QLD

13% of 2020 workforce intend to retire by 2030

Proportion Female/Male - QLD

Male
Female

Location - QLD

Regional
Major cities

Public/Private QLD

Private
Public

Number of trainees - QLD

Number of new trainees - QLD

Number of trainees - AUS

Number of new trainees - AUS

Proportion Female/Male trainees - QLD

Female
Male

2022 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year)

Eligible Applications Received
Applicants Selected

The data on this page compares the number of applicants that were selected to commence their first year of training in Queensland in 2022 to the total number of eligible applications*

The data was sourced from the relevant medical specialist college, or from selection committees coordinated by a Queensland Health pathway/network, or an individual facility.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This data reflects a point in time figure for the selection of applicants commencing the first year of an accredited training program in the 2022 clinical year.

* eligible applications are determined by selection committees according to the eligibility criteria and required documentation prescribed by the relevant medical specialist college.

The data on this page compares the number of applicants that were selected to commence their first year of training in Queensland in 2022 to the total number of eligible applications.

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College

Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)

Length of Training

6 years full-time (3 years basic training, 3 years advanced training) or 7 years full-time (3 years basic training, 4 years advanced joint program)

Method of Allocation

College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:

  • College
  • Queensland Health pathway/network (centrally coordinated)
  • Queensland Health facility (accredited for training)

Training and assessment summary

For detailed information in relation to training and assessment requirements, please contact RACP.

Training program overview

Clinical immunology and allergy advanced training may be undertaken following completion of requirements for basic training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). The clinical immunology and allergy training program incorporates work-based learning and assessment, with successful trainees attaining the qualification of FRACP with accreditation to practise as a Clinical Immunologist in Australia or New Zealand.

Trainees may elect to undertake the immunology and allergy joint RACP/RCPA advanced training program, with successful trainees attaining the qualification of FRACP and Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists Australasia (FRCPA) with accreditation to practise as a Clinical Immunologist and Immunopathologist in Australia or New Zealand.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold current medical registration, have completed RACP Basic Training (including Written and Clinical Examinations), and been appointed to an appropriate Advanced Training position. Joint trainees must also be registered with both the RCPA and the RACP and complete both clinical and laboratory training in more than 1 training setting.

Flexibility

Minimum 0.2 full-time equivalent commitment. Clinical and joint training must be completed within 8 years and 10 years respectively.

Interrupted training

Allowed. Interruptions of more than 12 continuous months may require the development of a Return to Training Plan in collaboration with a supervisor and approval from the relevant training committee.

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