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.
Specialists
New fellows
Specialists
New fellows
Number of specialists / Number of new fellows
Number of trainees - QLD
The majority of trainees selected to commence Immunology and Allergy training in 2018 were PGY 6+
Average weekly hours
Statistics and information - Immunology and Allergy
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
38% of the QLD 2017 workforce intend to retire by 2027
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
PGY new trainees - QLD
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
Male
Female
Queensland Trainees 2012-2017
Length of Training
6 years full-time (3 years basic training, 3 years advanced training)
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 requirements and have secured appointment to an appropriate advanced training position. Joint trainees must be registered with both the RCPA and the RACP and are supervised by the Committee for Joint College Training in Immunology and Allergy.
Flexibility
Minimum 40% of full-time commitment. Training must be completed within 8 years.
Interrupted training
Allowed. Interruptions of more than 12 continuous months may require additional assessments (determined on a case-by-case basis). Interruptions of more than 24 continuous months may require additional training time and/or assessments (determined on a case-by-case basis).