Urology

Urologists diagnose, treat and manage both adult and paediatric patients who experience conditions of the kidney, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs. Urologists provide both surgical and non-operative services to treat conditions including cancer, stones, infection, incontinence, sexual dysfunction and pelvic floor problems.

Urology is a unique specialty. It incorporates medicine, surgery, technology and research to help treat people from all walks and stages of life. I feel very grateful that I get to practice a sub-specialty that I love every day, surrounded by wonderful mentors who have guided me through the complexities of life and medicine and whom I can rely upon for support and advice at any time.

Dr Handoo Rhee
Urologist

Clinical Practice

Urologists work within both public and private facilities to provide comprehensive care to both adult and paediatric patients. Urologists provide expertise across a broad spectrum of urological conditions and interventions, both surgical and non-surgical. Procedures commonly performed by urologists include laparoscopy, prostatectomy, nephrectomy, cystectomy, vasectomy and ureteroscopy.

Urology – Information

Number of specialists - QLD

Number of new fellows - QLD

Number of specialists - AUS

Number of new fellows - AUS

Average weekly hours
QLD

Average Age
QLD

% Aged 60+
QLD

32% of 2020 workforce intend to retire by 2030

Proportion Female/Male - QLD

Male
Female

Location - QLD

Regional
Major cities

Public/Private QLD

Private
Public

Number of trainees - QLD

Number of new trainees - QLD

Number of trainees - AUS

Number of new trainees - AUS

Proportion Female/Male trainees - QLD

Female
Male

2022 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year)

Eligible Applications Received
Applicants Selected

The data on this page compares the number of applicants that were selected to commence their first year of training in Queensland in 2022 to the total number of eligible applications*

The data was sourced from the relevant medical specialist college, or from selection committees coordinated by a Queensland Health pathway/network, or an individual facility.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This data reflects a point in time figure for the selection of applicants commencing the first year of an accredited training program in the 2022 clinical year.

* eligible applications are determined by selection committees according to the eligibility criteria and required documentation prescribed by the relevant medical specialist college.

The data on this page compares the number of applicants that were selected to commence their first year of training in Queensland in 2022 to the total number of eligible applications.

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College

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)

Length of Training

5 years full-time

Method of Allocation

College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:

  • College
  • Queensland Health pathway/network (centrally coordinated)
  • Queensland Health facility (accredited for training)

Training and assessment summary

For detailed information in relation to training and assessment requirements, please contact RACS.

Training program overview

Urology surgery trainees are selected directly into the sub-specialty and progress through the SET (Surgical Education and Training) program, an integrated program designed to provide general surgical skills and advanced clinical urology training to enable trainees to manage patients with kidney, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organ disorders. The main components of SET training are placements in hospital posts, short courses (skills and specialty-specific), research and assessments. Upon completing all requirements of the training program, trainees may apply for admission to Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

Eligibility

Applicants must have permanent residency or citizenship of Australia and New Zealand at the time of registration and hold general (unconditional) medical registration in Australia or general scope or restricted general scope registration in the relevant specialty in New Zealand. Applicants are also required to have successfully completed the RACS Hand Hygiene Learning Module and RACS Operating with Respect eModule, and have passed the RACS Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE) and the Clinical Examination (CE) by the application closing date. In addition, applicants must have completed a minimum of 26 weeks Surgery in General rotations (PGY2+), a minimum of 10 weeks in an Emergency Medicine rotation (PGY1+) and a minimum of 26 weeks in Urology (PGY2+). Further details are available from RACS.

Flexibility

Minimum 50% of full-time commitment however trainees must apply at least 6 months prior to the proposed commencement of flexible training. Training must be completed within 7 years.

Interrupted training

Trainees must apply to the relevant specialty board at least 6 months prior to when the proposed interruption will commence. Interruptions for any purpose may only be granted in 12 month increments to coincide with the training years.

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