Episode # 187 • 03 Sept 2024
Urology Trends: AUA 2023 Census Report Highlights
Hot off the press! The results of the 2023 American Urological Association Census findings will likely surprise listeners. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland is joined by Dr. Amanda North (The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore) and Dr. Matt Nielsen (University of North Carolina) to dive deep into the census data and offer a call to action for all urologists.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
06:04 - The AUA Census
11:20 - Demographics of Urologists in the U.S.
22:48 - Trends in Private Practice and Employment
38:00 - Burden of Prior Authorizations
43:17 - Addressing Burnout
45:29 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
52:43 - Conclusion
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The conversation covers noteworthy statistics on burnout, accessibility to mental health care, and practice patterns within the urologic community. The doctors also discuss the evolution in demographics amongst practicing urologists, improvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and the growing concern of workforce shortages. Finally, the episode explores the importance of this census data in informing AUA advocacy efforts to shape future government policies.
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