Australia's latest medical workforce projections suggest the challenge isn't simply producing more doctors—it's ensuring enough progress through to specialist training. While the medical workforce is expected to grow substantially over the coming decades, the report forecasts increasing shortages of specialists alongside a growing surplus of hospital prevocational doctors competing for limited accredited training positions. The findings highlight a growing medical workforce imbalance, reinforcing the need to better align medical training pathways with Australia's future healthcare needs.
Read the full Whole of Medical Workforce Compendium Report – June 2026:
https://hwd.health.gov.au/resources/primary/whole-of-medical-workforce-compendium-report-june-2026.pdf
Accompany the Australian Government's Department of Health, Disability and Aging, Whole of Medical Workforce Supply and Demand Study
