Occupation · SOC 29-1229.03
Urologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Median wage
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Projected growth
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Employed (US)
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Job Zone 5
Typical preparation
Extensive preparation
Stackable credential programs
64 mapped
Core skills
Reading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingWritingActive ListeningSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringActive LearningTime ManagementScienceSystems AnalysisService OrientationCoordinationSystems EvaluationManagement of Personnel ResourcesLearning StrategiesInstructingPersuasionOperations MonitoringNegotiationMathematicsQuality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlManagement of Material ResourcesManagement of Financial ResourcesTroubleshootingProgrammingEquipment SelectionTechnology DesignOperations AnalysisRepairingInstallationEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryBiologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingTherapy and CounselingAdministration and ManagementPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceChemistryComputers and ElectronicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematicsAdministrativeEconomics and AccountingTelecommunicationsLaw and GovernmentSociology and AnthropologyPublic Safety and SecurityCommunications and MediaSales and MarketingPhysicsForeign LanguageProduction and ProcessingEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalGeographyPhilosophy and TheologyTransportationHistory and ArcheologyDesignBuilding and ConstructionFine ArtsFood Production
Technology & tools
Allscripts PMAutomatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHRBenchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHRBizmatics PrognoCIS EMRCareCloud CentralCerner PowerWorks Practice ManagementEmail softwareEpic Practice ManagementEpic SystemsGE Healthcare Centricity Practice SolutionGalacTek ECLIPSEGreenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITEHealthFusion MediTouchHenry Schein Medical Systems MicroMD Urology EMRIOS Health Systems Medios EHRKareo Practice ManagementMEDITECH softwareMcKesson Practice PlusMeditwatch Portaflow AdvancedMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordModernizing Medicine Practice ManagementNextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice ManagementNextech EMRSmugMug FlickrVitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera IntergyWRSHealth EMRathenahealth athenaCollectoreClinicalWorks EHR softwaresimplifyMD
Representative tasks
Documenting/Recording InformationAssisting and Caring for OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeGetting InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationWorking with ComputersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersThinking CreativelyCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationScheduling Work and ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming Administrative ActivitiesDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesTraining and Teaching OthersInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersCoaching and Developing OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesStaffing Organizational UnitsDeveloping and Building TeamsOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentSelling or Influencing OthersRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Patient histories — collect and document under attending supervision in a clinical urology setting.Genitourinary anatomy and pathophysiology — recognize foundational patterns of common disorders such as urinary tract infections and urolithiasis during supervised clinical rotations.Diagnostic imaging equipment — operate radiograph and fluoroscope machines under direct supervision to support evaluation of urologic conditions.PSA screening results — interpret preliminary findings under guidance to assist in early-stage prostate cancer detection workflows.Antibiotic and antiseptic prescribing protocols — apply standard treatment guidelines under supervision to manage uncomplicated urologic infections.Cystoscopic procedures — assist with basic urinary tract examinations under direct attending oversight in a hospital procedure suite.Medical record systems — enter and retrieve patient data accurately using electronic health record software in a urology clinic.Urology literature and clinical guidelines — read and summarize current evidence to support supervised clinical decision-making.Patient communication — practice active listening and clear verbal explanation of basic urologic conditions to patients in supervised encounters.Catheterization technique — perform urinary catheter placement under close supervision adhering to aseptic protocols in an inpatient setting.
developing
Genitourinary disorder diagnosis — evaluate and diagnose conditions such as incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and bladder infections with limited oversight in an outpatient urology practice.Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation — independently order and interpret PSA screenings, urinalyses, and imaging results to guide treatment decisions for routine urology patients.Pharmacologic treatment plans — prescribe and administer antibiotics, antiseptics, and compresses for urologic infections and injuries with reduced supervisory review.Cystoscopy and diathermy procedures — perform lower urinary tract examinations using cystoscopes and diathermy machines routinely in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center.Minimally invasive techniques — conduct extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and basic laparoscopic procedures for uncomplicated urolithiasis cases in a surgical setting.Patient history review — systematically document and audit patient histories to identify patterns and inform individualized urology care plans.Fluoroscopic examination — perform and interpret fluoroscopic studies to assess the nature and extent of genitourinary disorders in standard clinical presentations.Interdisciplinary consultation — provide focused urology input to primary care physicians and allied health professionals regarding routine referral cases.Time management in clinical practice — organize and manage a scheduled patient caseload efficiently across clinic and surgical environments.Patient education and counseling — explain treatment options for conditions such as urinary incontinence and infertility clearly to patients and families in a clinical office setting.
proficient
Complex genitourinary diagnosis — autonomously diagnose and manage multifactorial conditions including bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and premature ejaculation across the full scope of urologic practice.Advanced surgical intervention — perform laparoscopic, laser-based, and open surgical procedures for urologic malignancies and structural disorders independently in a tertiary care center.Comprehensive imaging interpretation — integrate radiographic, fluoroscopic, and advanced imaging findings to determine the extent of disease and guide individualized surgical planning.Non-routine pharmacologic management — design complex antibiotic and adjunct therapeutic regimens for resistant or recurrent urologic infections in high-acuity inpatient settings.Oncologic screening programs — lead PSA and biomarker-based cancer detection protocols and interpret nuanced results to direct multidisciplinary cancer care pathways.Lower urinary tract dysfunction management — independently deploy catheters, radium emanation tubes, and diathermy equipment to treat complex voiding and structural dysfunctions.Urologic consultation leadership — deliver authoritative subspecialty consultation to hospitalists, oncologists, and surgical teams managing patients with complex urologic comorbidities.Clinical documentation systems — architect and maintain high-quality electronic medical records using integrated medical software to ensure continuity of care across the care continuum.Evidence synthesis and critical appraisal — evaluate emerging urology research and apply findings to adapt clinical protocols for non-routine patient presentations.Systems analysis in urology care — assess and optimize diagnostic and treatment workflows within a urology department to improve patient safety and outcome metrics.
advanced
Urologic practice strategy — set the clinical and operational direction for a urology division or group practice, aligning services with institutional health system priorities.Subspecialty training and mentorship — design and lead residency or fellowship curricula in urology, developing the next generation of urologic surgeons in academic medical centers.Research program leadership — initiate, fund, and oversee clinical trials and translational research programs investigating novel treatments for prostate cancer, infertility, and urologic malignancies.Organizational quality and safety standards — establish system-level protocols and quality metrics for urologic surgical care, driving measurable improvement across multi-site hospital networks.Health policy and advocacy — represent urologic surgery expertise in professional societies, regulatory bodies, and health policy forums to shape national standards of urologic care.Interdisciplinary program development — build and lead multidisciplinary oncology and men's health programs, coordinating urology with oncology, radiology, and pathology at executive level.Technology adoption and innovation — evaluate, champion, and integrate emerging surgical platforms such as robotic and laser systems into institutional urologic practice at scale.Workforce planning and personnel development — oversee recruitment, credentialing, and continuing professional development of urology staff, trainees, and advanced practice providers.Complex systems evaluation — lead organizational review of end-to-end urologic care pathways, identifying systemic gaps and implementing evidence-based redesign across the health enterprise.Executive communication and thought leadership — author clinical guidelines, deliver keynote presentations, and communicate authoritative urologic expertise to professional and public audiences nationally.
Also known as
15 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
Acute Care PhysicianDO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician)General UrologistMale Infertility SpecialistMD (Medical Doctor)NeurourologistOwnerPediatric UrologistPhysicianPracticing UrologistSurgeonUrologic SurgeonUrologistUrology MD (Urology Medical Doctor)Urology Physician