MEDICAL SPECIALTY SELECTOR

Urology

Urology is a surgical subspecialty concerned with the medical and surgical treatment of disorders and diseases of the female urinary tract and male urogenital tract. Urologists are involved with problems of the kidney, ureters, bladder, prostate, urethra, and male genital structure. Often the urologist and nephrologist coordinate their efforts in treating patients with kidney disease.

Number of physicians in specialty - Small, less than 15,000
Competitiveness of Fellowship - Very high
Years of training required - Five years including a first year in general surgery
Subspecialty/Fellowship - One year fellowship in pediatric urology after completion of a urology residency program

Values & Personality Traits of Physicians in Urology

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Values Match

Specialists Value

Achievement
Independence
Variety
Working with people

Specialists do not value

Feedback from others
Prestige
Sufficient time off

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

American Urological Association
The American Urological Association (AUA), founded in 1902, is the premier professional association for the advancement of urologic patient care, and works to ensure that its more than 18,000 members are current on the latest research and practices in urology. ... MORE >

SDN Urology Forum
Discuss urology with your peers on the Student Doctor Network community forums.... MORE >

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