Urologists

Certification or Licensing

Certification by the American Board of Urology is for a 10-year period, with recertification required after that time. Certification requires the successful completion of a qualifying written examination, which must be taken within six years of completing the residency in urology. Certification requirements are subject to change and details can be seen on the American Board of Urology's Web site, https://www.abu.org. 

At an early point in their residency period, all students are required to pass a medical licensing examination administered by the board of medical examiners in each state. The length of the residency depends on the specialty chosen.