Army MOS · Medical
60K Urologist
Overview
A Urologist examines and diagnoses patients with diseases, injuries, or disorders of the genitourinary tract. The physician treats these patients, prescribes courses of treatment or surgery, and performs required surgical procedures.
Core Skills
- clinical decision making
- electronic health record documentation
- medical data interpretation
- diagnostic imaging interpretation
- quality and patient safety practices
- clinical workflow optimization
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- patient communication and education
- evidence-based practice
- process improvement in clinical settings
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Billing software
- Brickell Research Brickell Medical Office
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
- Public Health
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Certification in Urology
- Certification in Urology: Pediatric Urology · Funded
Career Growth
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Certificate of Added Qualifications: Geriatric Medicine · Funded
Also Common
- Primary Certification in Urological Surgery
What the Work Involves
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
- Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatricians, General
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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