Occupations/29-1229.03
Urologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Usually a graduate or professional degree.
AI automation risk
23%
More resilient
Human characteristics
83%
Strong human-characteristic mix
Task orientation
63%
Higher automation risk
A day in this job
- Mostly human
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.
- Mostly human
Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
- Mostly human
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
The tasks we can read here lean on people, judgment, or hands-on work. The AI risk number is still this job’s rank against other occupations.
Core tasks
- 01Diagnose 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.
- 02Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
- 03Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
- 04Document or review patients' histories.
- 05Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
- 06Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks4.42
- Degree of automation2.37
- Time sitting2.63
- Originality (ability)3.12
- Conflict situations3.33
- Hands-on objects/tools3.17
- Outdoors / weather1.00
- Disease exposure4.94
- Decision freedom4.99
Top abilities
- Problem Sensitivity4.75
- Written Comprehension4.38
- Written Expression4.25
- Oral Expression4.25
- Oral Comprehension4.25
- Inductive Reasoning4.25
- Deductive Reasoning4.25
- Near Vision4.00
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.38
- Active Listening4.12
- Writing4.12
- Speaking4.00
- Mathematics2.75
- Science3.62
- Critical Thinking4.25
- Active Learning3.88
- Learning Strategies3.12
- Monitoring3.88
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 44 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stanford University Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit | Medicine 51.1201 | $62,400 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $70,680 2 yr $67,748 Professional · CIP 51.12 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA · Public | Medicine 51.1201 | $19,600 | 55% | 86% | 1 yr $66,681 2 yr $62,241 Master's · CIP 51.12 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit | Medicine 51.1201 | $60,100 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $65,035 2 yr $65,454 Professional · CIP 51.12 |
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit | Medicine 51.1201 | $68,200 | 12% | 92% | 1 yr — 2 yr $64,990 Professional · CIP 51.12 |
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Medicine 51.1201 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $64,290 2 yr $65,974 Professional · CIP 51.12 |
New York University New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Medicine 51.1201 | $60,400 | 12% | 88% | 1 yr $62,012 2 yr — Professional · CIP 51.12 |
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN · Private for-profit | Medicine 51.1201 | $18,600 | 100% | 64% | 1 yr $61,660 2 yr $60,262 Professional · CIP 51.12 |
Boston University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Medicine 51.1201 | $65,200 | 14% | 89% | 1 yr $61,380 2 yr $61,734 Professional · CIP 51.12 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI · Public | Medicine 51.1201 | $17,700 | 18% | 93% | 1 yr $60,800 2 yr $60,409 Professional · CIP 51.12 |
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public | Medicine 51.1201 | $4,600 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr $60,783 2 yr $57,931 Professional · CIP 51.12 |
Howard University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Medicine 51.1201 | $33,200 | 53% | 65% | 1 yr $59,722 2 yr $59,350 Professional · CIP 51.12 |
Emory University Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit | Medicine 51.1201 | $60,800 | 11% | 91% | 1 yr $59,398 2 yr $59,232 Professional · CIP 51.12 |