Urologist, Kaimātai pūaha mimi, taihemahema hoki
Also known as
- Urologic surgeon, genitourinary surgeon
Urologists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the urinary tract, kidneys, bladder and the male reproductive system.
Your pay could be
$185K
Lower
$206K to $247K
Most common
$268K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
13 years
Urologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in hospitals, clinics and private practices
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to identify and solve problems, make decisions and communicate well
Tasks
- see patients for specialist appointments
- diagnose urinary system diseases and disorders
- treat male reproductive system issues
- treat chronic diseases and disorders
- take and review medical images
- prescribe medication
- perform surgery
- teach medical students
- work with other medical professionals
Investigative
Social
Practical
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become a urologist.
You need
- to complete the Health Sciences First Year programme at the University of Otago OR the first year of either the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science at the University of Auckland
- a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- experience as a supervised junior doctor in a hospital
- to be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in urology
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Medical Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa
Phone Number,0800 286 801
enquiry@mcnz.org.nz
https://www.mcnz.org.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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