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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.
2023 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 2023 to the total number of eligible applications.
Specialists
New fellows
Specialists
New fellows
Number of specialists / Number of new fellows
Number of trainees - QLD
Average weekly hours
Urology – Information
Number of specialists - QLD (2021)
Number of new fellows - QLD
Number of specialists - AUS (2021)
Number of new fellows - AUS
Average weekly hours
QLD
Average Age
QLD
% Aged 60+
QLD
36% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032
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
2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 to the total number of eligible applications.
Queensland Trainees 2015-2022
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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