In this study, Garg et al have elegantly described the differences between urologists in urban vs rural practice based on American Urological Association Census data from 2016 to 2020. Almost 90 of urologists in both groups did not have exposure to rural urology in training. With the pending urology workforce shortage and growing need for practicing urologists in rural communities, this should be an area to target more in residency training. In doing so, residency programs may spark more interest in rural practice among their graduates. Furthermore, the authors highlight the importance of the recent paradigm shift in telehealth. Delivery of virtual urological care to rural populations expands the footprint of urban urology practices. This is essential in the current climate of challenges to recruiting rural urologists. Ensuring rural patients can participate in virtual care by empowering them with technological knowledge and resources is the other side of the coin that must be considered in growing telehealth.
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