CANADA | Medical students in Canada are raising concerns about the factors influencing specialty choices in urology, with many pointing to a lack of representation and limited exposure during training. A survey of 424 students shows that while urology is seen as attractive for its surgical focus, strong doctor–patient relationships, and financial stability, several barriers continue to discourage interest.
From a student perspective, one of the key issues is the perception of urology as a male-dominated field. Many female students report feeling less exposed to the specialty during clinical training and more likely to be influenced by the lack of visible female role models in the field.
Students also note that the demanding lifestyle of surgical residencies can make the specialty less appealing, especially when combined with limited early mentorship opportunities. These factors together shape long-term career decisions during medical school.
They believe that increasing early clinical exposure, providing structured shadowing opportunities, and strengthening mentorship programs could help make urology a more inclusive and accessible career path.
Overall, students emphasize that improving representation and guidance in early medical training is essential to ensuring more balanced interest across specialties in the future.
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