Career Pathways in Urology
Urology is a specialized type of medicine that involves diagnosing and treating medical conditions in the male and female urinary tract and in the male reproductive system. Urologists have to know about different organs and how to treat complications that affect this part of the body. Anyone who works in this field needs to have a strong knowledge of pediatrics, gynecology and internal medicine. Urologists need to be trained as surgeons as well.
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Training
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Urologists needs to complete medical school and are required to finish a five-year residency program that is accredited by the Accreditations Council for Graduate Medical Education. A urology residency includes one year of learning general surgery and three years of clinical urology. The final year is spent learning clinical responsibility as a chief resident.
Certificates
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According to the American Board of Urology, any prospective urologist needs to be board certified with the American Board of Urology and the American Board of Surgery. Every applicant must take and pass a qualifying examination and certification examination given by the American Board of Urology to become a member.
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Skills
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While in school and residency, prospective urologists need to be involved in both critical and intensive care. Urologists have to understand how to prevent and treat urinary tract infections, incontinence and sexual dysfunction.
Career Outlook
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Because the healthcare industry is continuing to expand, the career outlook for urology surgeons and physicians is going to increase over the next few years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of physicians and surgeons employed in the United States will have increased by 14 percent between 2006 and 2016.
Salary
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A urologist's salary is based on her location, specialty and experience. The median salary is $266,114 per year. The average for a urologist with three or more years of experience is $358,000 per year.
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