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  • Urology
  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Specialties

Background:

  • The landscape of surgical professions is evolving, with increasing attention to gender representation and practice patterns.
  • Understanding demographic shifts within urology is crucial for addressing workforce needs and disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in urologic subspecialization, surgeon gender, and practice settings among certifying urologists over a 13-year period.
  • To identify gender-specific differences in academic versus private practice and subspecialty focus within urology.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized demographic data from the American Board of Urology for urologists certified or recertified between 2004 and 2015.
  • Investigated gender-based trends in practice type, subspecialization, and full-time/part-time employment relative to certification year.

Main Results:

  • Women constituted 8.9% of certifying urologists, with a higher representation (16.7%) among first-time certifiers.
  • Female urologists were more likely to practice in academic settings (23.6% vs. 13.7%) and identify as subspecialists (46.4% vs. 23.4%) compared to men.
  • Women more frequently subspecialized in female urology and pediatrics, while men showed higher rates in oncology.

Conclusions:

  • The proportion of women in urology is increasing, particularly among new certifications.
  • Female urologists are disproportionately represented in academic practice and subspecialties.
  • These findings highlight significant gender-driven shifts in urologic practice patterns and subspecialization.