Explore postgraduate training pathways in regional Queensland.
As a rheumatologist, you can look forward to developing genuine long-term treatment relationships with a diverse group of patients, take part in exciting research opportunities and enjoy a good work-life balance. Many of the conditions we deal with are chronic multisystem conditions that require a broad knowledge of medicine. Rheumatologists are often asked to figure out the most difficult diagnostic cases.
Choosing rheumatology could be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make!
Dr Paul Kubler
Rheumatologist
Rheumatologists provide care within both public and private health care settings, working collaboratively with other doctors and health professionals to help their patients manage pain and preserve musculoskeletal function.
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.
6 years full-time (3 years basic training, 3 years advanced training)
College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:
The Queensland Rheumatology Advanced Training Network is a centralised recruitment and selection process that is coordinated by the Australian Rheumatology Association Queensland.
Rheumatology advanced training may be undertaken following completion of requirements for basic training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). The rheumatology training program incorporates work-based learning and assessment, with successful trainees attaining the qualification of FRACP with accreditation to practise as a Rheumatologist in Australia or New Zealand.
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.
Minimum 0.2 full-time equivalent commitment. Training program must be completed within 8 years.
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.
Explore postgraduate training pathways in regional Queensland.