New AUA Census Shows Shifts in Urology Workforce, Practice Workloads and AI Use
The American Urological Association released its 2025 Annual AUA Census report, showing that 62% of U.S. counties lack a practicing urologist and 37% of urologists now use artificial intelligence in their practice. The report highlights workforce challenges, demographic shifts, and increasing AI adoption in urology.
The American Urological Association released its 2025 Annual AUA Census report, providing insights into the urology workforce in the United States. Key findings include persistent workforce access challenges, with 62% of U.S. counties lacking a practicing urologist. The median age of practicing urologists is 54, and the specialty is diversifying, with the percentage of female urologists rising from 7.7% in 2014 to nearly 13% in 2025. Urologists report demanding workloads, with a median of 55 hours worked per week. Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating, with 37% of urologists incorporating AI into their practice, primarily for clinical documentation and chart summaries. The report is available at AUAnet.org/CensusReport.
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