There is an interesting range of surgical skills required, both endoscopic and open. Urology has lots of new technology in its repertoire. If people are particularly interested, they can also extend their practise outside conventional boundaries, e.g. performing transrectal ultrasound scans and biopsies. There is considerable competition for Specialist Registrar posts, although the specialty is still expanding and the number of appointments is expected to increase over the next two years. Candidates will be expected to have shown good general surgical skills with definite evidence of endoscopic skills.
Research is encouraged but is no longer an absolute requirement.