Urology is a surgical area of expertise covering diseases of the kidneys, ureters, urethra, bladder, prostate and male and female reproductive organs, as well as sexual disorders. The skills required to work as an urologist are myriad: at the very least, excellent diagnostic and surgical skills are required in addition to the correct attitude to work in such a diverse area of medicine. To become a urologist requires qualifying as a medical doctor before applying for a licence to allow residency training.  Urologists in the UK enjoy a higher salary than a general medical practitioner.