Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty

Officer Subspecialty

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Urology, Subspecialty

An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.

Description

This specialty identifies urologists with advanced training in a focused field such as oncology, endourology, pediatric care, pelvic medicine, infertility, or reconstruction. Subspecialists treat complex urinary and reproductive disorders with specialized procedures and surgery.

Core Skills

  • urology subspecialty diagnosis
  • complex urologic surgery
  • endoscopic procedures
  • urologic oncology
  • urinary reconstruction
  • renal and bladder assessment
  • multidisciplinary care coordination
  • perioperative management
  • clinical research

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.