Urologists

Description

Career Cluster:

Health Science

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Education

Required Level of Education

• Doctoral Degree = 36.64%
• First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession = 31.98%
• Post-Doctoral Training = 31.37%

Related Work Experience

• Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 51.14%
• None = 22.01%
• Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 19.74%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 6.73%
• Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.21%
• Over 10 years = 0.17%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

• None = 72.47%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 11.84%
• Over 10 years = 6.71%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 4.44%
• Up to and including 1 month = 4.30%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.17%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 0.06%

On-the-Job Training

• Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 42.38%
• None or short demonstration = 26.96%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 14.52%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 10.48%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 5.62%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.05%

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
• Document or review patients' histories.
• Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
• Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
• Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines and fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
• Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, and radium emanation tubes.
• Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
• Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
• Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, and laser techniques.
• Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
• Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
• Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers.
• Teach or train medical and clinical staff.
• Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Special Requirements

 

The American Board of Urology
Certification Requirements	As found in the Information for Applicants and Candidates handbook for certification, an applicant for certification by the American Board of Urology must: Be a graduate of a medical school approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or a school of osteopathy approved by the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association Complete a urology residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada [RCPS(C)] The American Board of Urology mandates a minimum of 5 clinical years of postgraduate medical training. The training must include: 48 months in an ACGME-approved urology program, and 3 months of general surgery in an ACGME-approved surgical program, and 3 months of core surgical training (e.g. intensive care unit, trauma, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, etc.) in an ACGME- approved surgical program, and 6 months of other rotations, not including dedicated research time, in an ACGME- or RCPS(C)-approved core surgery program All rotations listed above that are not part of the core urology training must have been approved by the candidate’s program director. As part of the core urology training, the candidate must have completed at least 12 months as a chief resident in urology with the appropriate clinical responsibility and under supervision in institutions that are part of an ACGME-approved program.
Certification Process	Applicants approved by the Board to enter the certification process must complete both a Qualifying (Part 1) Examination and, after passing this examination, a subsequent Certifying (Part 2) Examination to become certified. Assessment of clinical practice through review of practice logs and peer review will also be carried out prior to admission to the Certifying (Part 2) Examination. Certification must be achieved within five years of the successful completion of residency.   Applicants who have not successfully completed the certification process within fi ve years of the completion of their urological residency will be required to pass a written Preliminary Examination before being permitted to re-enter the certification process. The Preliminary Examination is given each November in conjunction with the annual AUA In-Service Examination.   After passing the Preliminary Examination, the applicant must take the Qualifying (Part 1) Examination one of the next two times it is offered. Any such candidate who fails to do so must successfully retake the Preliminary Examination to proceed with certification. Contact the Board office prior to the August 15 deadline for more Preliminary Examination information.

Required Fees:

 

The American Board of Urology
Qualifying Examination	$1300.00
Qualifying Examination (re-examination)	$750.00
Certifying Examination	$1800.00
Certifying Examination (re-examination)	$1800.00
Preliminary Examination	$1000.00
Cancellation Fee (excused absence)	$250.00
Cancellation Fee (unexcused absence)	$500.00
Cancellation Fee (failure to appear)	$700.00

USMLE Fees:
Step 1:	$505.00
Step 2CK:	$505.00
Step 2CS:	$1,075.00
Step 3:	$705.00

Other Fees:
Application fee for licensure in medicine, osteopathic medicine, and podiatry:	$302.00
The fee for a temporary authorization to practice medicine:	$25.00
The application fee for a limited professorial or fellow:	$55.00
The annual renewal fee:	$35.00
Additional fee for late renewal of licensure:	$15.00
The application fee for a limited license to interns and residents:	$55.00
The fee for a duplicate wall certificate:	$15.00
The fee for biennial renewal for licensure:	$337.00
Late renewal of application fee:	$115.00
The fee for a letter of verification of licensure to another jurisdiction:	$10.00
The fee for certification of grades to another jurisdiction by the board:	$25.00
The fee for biennial renewal of an inactive license:	$168.00
The fee for an application or for the biennial renewal of a restricted volunteer license:	$75.00

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research.

Urologists

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Medicine and Dentistry	Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
77.75	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
76.25	Biology	Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
70.25	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
69.25	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
58.75	Chemistry	Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
54.75	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
53.75	Psychology	Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Skills

%	Subject	Description
81.25	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
81.25	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
81.25	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
81.25	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
78.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
75.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
72.00	Science	Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
68.75	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
68.75	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
62.50	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
62.50	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
62.50	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
62.50	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
56.25	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
56.25	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
56.25	Systems Evaluation	Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
53.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
50.00	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
50.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
87.50	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
84.50	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
81.25	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
81.25	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
81.25	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
81.25	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
78.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
68.75	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
65.50	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
65.50	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
59.50	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
59.50	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
56.25	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
56.25	Speed of Closure	The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
56.25	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56.25	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
56.25	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53.00	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
53.00	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
53.00	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50.00	Time Sharing	The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
50.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
50.00	Memorization	The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
50.00	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
91.50	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
90.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
88.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
86.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
86.00	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
84.50	Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
83.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
82.50	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
80.00	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
79.75	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
73.75	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
71.25	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
68.75	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
67.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
66.50	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
66.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
65.00	Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
64.75	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
62.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
59.00	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
52.00	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
51.75	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
100.00	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
100.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
100.00	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
99.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
98.75	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
97.75	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
97.75	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
96.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
96.75	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
91.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
91.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
90.25	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
85.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
77.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
70.25	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Work Values

%	Subject	Description
83.33	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
83.33	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
80.50	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
72.17	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
72.17	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
72.17	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
99.40	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
99.40	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
99.20	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
98.80	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
97.20	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
97.00	Exposed to Disease or Infections	How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
96.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
95.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
95.20	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
94.60	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
94.20	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
93.60	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
90.80	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
89.60	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
88.20	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
86.60	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
85.80	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
81.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
81.40	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
72.60	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
72.40	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
72.00	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
69.40	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
67.20	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
65.20	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
64.40	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
63.00	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
60.20	Exposed to Radiation	How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
55.60	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
52.80	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
49.80	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection	How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

• Overall Experience
  • Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
• Job Training
  • Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
• Examples
  • These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, sports medicine physicians, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and controllers.
• Education
  • Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$56,590.00	No Data	No Data
Virginia	$57,120.00	No Data	No Data
Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Bay Consortium	$95,356.00	$151,103.00	$210,869.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$110,978.00	$190,907.00	$250,399.00
Central VA/Region2000	$87,338.00	$190,874.00	No Data
Crater Area	$141,401.00	$191,458.00	No Data
Greater Peninsula	$85,447.00	$171,453.00	$207,443.00
Hampton Roads	$68,743.00	$190,900.00	$252,292.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$113,312.00	$174,082.00	$227,204.00
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	$133,244.00	$191,044.00	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	$108,627.00	$113,531.00	$138,674.00
Shenandoah Valley	$124,470.00	$191,392.00	No Data
South Central	$205,383.00	$191,707.00	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	$135,422.00	$190,976.00	No Data
West Piedmont	$46,792.00	$115,951.00	$186,419.00
Western Virginia	$81,344.00	$190,934.00	$243,385.00

* Earnings Calculations:

 Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

 National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Urologists

Employment Projections

National	2012	2022	% Change
United States	348,900	414,200	+ 18.7%
State	2012	2022	% Change
Virginia	8,420	10,274	+ 22.0%
Region	2012	2022	% Change
Bay Consortium	0	0	+ 0.0%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	1,231	1,438	+ 16.8%
Central VA/Region2000	114	146	+ 28.1%
Crater Area	139	158	+ 13.7%
Greater Peninsula	634	779	+ 22.9%
Hampton Roads	1,269	1,661	+ 30.9%
New River/Mt. Rogers	145	167	+ 15.2%
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	1,685	2,232	+ 32.5%
Piedmont Workforce	1,110	1,238	+ 11.5%
Shenandoah Valley	663	884	+ 33.3%
South Central	0	0	+ 0.0%
Southwestern Virginia	0	0	+ 0.0%
West Piedmont	112	125	+ 11.6%
Western Virginia	975	999	+ 2.5%

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Urologists

View Videos

The following videos are available for this occupation:

• Health Science (7.03 Mb)



Macromedia Flash is required for viewing the videos. If you do not have the Flash plugin, it is freely available for download.

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

Urologists

Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

• Allergy/Immunology
• Aviation/Aerospace Medicine Non-Residency Trained
• Aviation/Aerospace Medicine, Residency Trained Aerospace
• Aviation/Aerospace Medicine, Residency Trained Other Than Aerospace
• Critical Care/Trauma, Medicine
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Executive Medicine
• General Medicine
• Hematology and Oncology
• Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Nuclear Medicine
• Occupational Medicine
• Ophthalmology
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Pathology
• Pediatrics, Subspecialties
• Physical/Rehabilitation Medicine
• Physicians
• Preventive Medicine
• Radiology, Diagnostic
• Radiology, Therapeutic
• Rheumatology
• Students
• Undersea Medicine
• Urology

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center.

Urologists

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Assisting and Caring for Others	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Documenting/Recording Information	4.5
Getting Information	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	4.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.5
Processing Information	4.5
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Interacting With Computers	4.0
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	3.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Performing General Physical Activities	3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.5
Coaching and Developing Others	2.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Handling and Moving Objects	2.5
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	2.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.5

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Titles

• Male Infertility Specialist
• Neuro-urologist
• Neurourologist
• Pediatric Urologist
• Urologist

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.

Urologists

Related Schools

• Eastern Virginia Medical School
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
• University of Virginia-Main Campus
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

---

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™.