Explore postgraduate training pathways in regional Queensland.
General Pathology
General pathologists rely upon a broad understanding of the pathophysiology of disease, the diagnostic value of individual tests and the workings of a laboratory to deal with the diagnosis and management of disease.
Gaining exposure to the different disciplines of clinical and anatomical pathology provides the satisfaction of synthesising the many aspects of diagnosis, monitoring, and follow-up of medically complex patients. The ability to oversee laboratory administration of these areas makes General Pathologists a valuable addition to non-tertiary centres.
Dr Kevin Hardin
Pathologist
Clinical Practice
General pathologists work within multidisciplinary teams, supervising laboratories within both the public and private sectors. General pathologists often work collaboratively with other medical practitioners and health care professionals, often providing consultation services to clinicians, guiding their choice of specimen or test or providing interpretation of diagnostic tests.
2023 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 2023 to the total number of eligible applications.
Specialists
New fellows
Specialists
New fellows
Number of specialists / Number of new fellows
Number of trainees - QLD
Average weekly hours
General Pathology – Information
Number of specialists - QLD (2021)
Number of new fellows - QLD
Number of specialists - AUS (2021)
Number of new fellows - AUS
Average weekly hours
QLD
Average Age
QLD
% Aged 60+
QLD
58% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032
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
2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 to the total number of eligible applications.
Queensland Trainees 2015-2022
Length of Training
5 years full-time
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
Appointments to Queensland Pathology Training Programs are coordinated by the Medical Support Unit, Pathology Queensland (Health Support Queensland) in conjunction with Pathology Queensland's State Directors and Coordinators of Education and Training. Pathology recruitment is centralised by discipline/sub-specialty and not by facility. Training is accredited through the RCPA.
Training program overview
General pathology training incorporates microbiology, haematology and clinical chemistry (with relevant immunopathology and genetic pathology) and equips trainees with the skills to adequately function as a consultant in all disciplines. Training incorporates work-based learning and assessment across four general functions of general pathologists - discipline-specific functions as a medical specialist in a laboratory, functions as a manager in the laboratory, research and scholarship, and professional attributes. Upon completing all requirements of the training program, trainees may apply for admission to Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA). Fellows in general pathology may elect to undertake post-fellowship training leading to a Diploma in Forensic Pathology.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold registration as a medical practitioner with a minimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience. Applicants must be employed in a training position at an accredited site before seeking registration with the college.
Flexibility
Minimum 20% of full-time commitment. No limit is placed on the time taken to complete training.
Interrupted training
Allowed however a period of additional training may be required if training is interrupted for more than 5 years.
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