Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
15J0
Urology, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This specialty identifies physicians who treat disorders of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. General urologic care includes diagnosis, endoscopic procedures, surgery, kidney and bladder management, and prostate care.
Core Skills
- urologic diagnosis
- urinary tract procedures
- endoscopic surgery
- stone management
- prostate care
- renal function evaluation
- perioperative patient management
- surgical team leadership
- clinical documentation
Common Certifications
- American Board of Urology Board Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Civilian Career Paths
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
- RADIOLOGY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Urology Residency
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Urology Board Certification
- Urology Fellowship Training
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.