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The Current State of Educational Debt among Practicing Urologists
Andrew M Harris1,2, Josh Langston3, Joshua Webster4
1Veterans Health Administration, Lexington, Kentucky.
Urology Practice
|May 5, 2023
Summary
Many practicing urologists carry significant educational debt years after residency. Black and female urologists report higher debt burdens, with a notable percentage experiencing burnout due to financial stress.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Education
- Health Economics
Background:
- Previous research indicates urology trainees accrue substantial educational debt.
- Limited data exists on educational debt within the practicing urology workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the educational debt landscape among practicing urologists.
- To identify demographic factors associated with educational debt in urology.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the 2019 American Urological Association (AUA) Census data.
- Examination of domains related to demographics and educational debt.
Main Results:
- Over 47% of urologists have paid off educational debt; 11% still owe over $150,000.
- Female and Black urologists report higher instances of significant educational debt compared to male and White/Asian urologists.
- Urologists in academic settings are more likely to carry educational debt than those in private practice.
- 23.6% of urologists with debt reported it contributes to burnout.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of practicing urologists manage educational debt for years post-residency.
- Disparities in educational debt exist based on gender and race within the urology field.
- Educational debt is a contributing factor to burnout among urologists.
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