(519) Quantifying Census Demographics and Career Satisfaction Among Urologists Who Treat Male Sexual Health

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Abstract Introduction The AUA Census offers broad insight into urology, however, there is limited information reported regarding sub-specialists. We designed a survey to capture similar data among urologists who treat male sexual health, including demographics, clinical practice characteristics, and job satisfaction. Objective To characterize the demographics, practice characteristics and job satisfaction of providers who treat male sexual health. Methods A survey was developed and distributed to all relevant professional urological societies for male sexual health providers, including GURS, ISSM, SMSNA and SUPS. Averages, modes, counts, and ranges were examined. The survey remains open and additional responses are expected. Preliminary analysis as of June 15, 2022, yielded 76 responses; 58 were complete. Results The survey remains open and additional responses are expected. Preliminary analysis as of June 15, 2022, yielded 76 responses; 58 were complete. Demographics: The average age of respondents is 42 years old. 52 (89.6%) respondents self-identify as male, 6 (10.4%) as female. 67% of respondents identify as white (n=39), 7% identify as Asian (n=4), 7% identify as Black or African American (n=4), 2% identify as American Indian/Native American or Alaskan Native (n=1) and 17% preferred not to select a race or selected “other” (n=10); respondents were able to select more than one racial identity. 16% of respondents identified themselves as having Hispanic ethnicity (n=9). 84% of respondents are married (n=49) with 21% divorced or currently going through a divorce (n=12). On average, respondents have 1.5 children (range: 0-3, mode: 2). Work-life: The majority (58%) of respondents work in academic practice (n=34). 19% work in private practice (n=11). Employed physician, multispecialty, solo and hybrid private-VA practices make up the remaining 22% (n=4, 5, 3, 1 respectively). 72% of respondents practice in cities with a population greater than 500,000 (n=42), 12% work in cities with populations between 100,000 – 500,000 (n=7), 14% serve towns of less than 100,00 (n=8). Satisfaction: The survey asked providers binary yes/no questions about career satisfaction. 88% affirmed “I would pursue this career again” (yes, n=51; no, n=7). 69% affirmed “I am satisfied with my current level of compensation” (yes, n=40; no, n=18). 52% affirmed “I am satisfied with my current work-life balance” (yes, n=30; no, n=28). Female responders were significantly more likely to indicate that they are dissatisfied with work-life balance (p=0.0074).100% of female respondents reported dissatisfaction compared to 42% of males. Conclusions To our knowledge, this survey is the first survey exclusively of male sexual health providers. Among survey respondents, the average practitioner is white, male, and married with two children under 18. They are in the first half of their career at an academic institution in an urban area. Although nearly 90% would choose their career again, 50% are dissatisfied with work-life balance. Gender has a significant impact on satisfaction. While averages reflect low diversity within the field, they suggest that gender parity is on track with national trends while racial and ethnic diversity may exceed that of general urology (ref 1). Disclosure No