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Urologists

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

Median salary

Varied

Typical range

Varied

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

AI exposure

Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

Typical progression

  1. Junior Urologists

    Entry / Junior

    Varied

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Urologists

    Established

    Varied

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Urologists

    Senior

    Varied

Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.
  • Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
  • Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
  • Document or review patients' histories.
  • Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.

Fields of study

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