[Academic opportunities for Urology residents in Spain.]

The development of an academic career gives a new dimension to the chosen specialty. It consists in combining clinical activity with teaching and research activity. In the area of surgical specialties there is currently a lack of academic positions which is necessary to overcome to maintain the quality standards. Residency and the immediate posterior period it is a good time to star our academic career. This side of our specialty demands an additional effort, great motivation, clear and determined objectives and especially dedication. Considering Urology is a medical-surgical specialty it offers a perfect scenario for the development of research activity. In this article we review some of the available options to develop an academic career starting during residency. Among them we find some indispensable if one wants to develop an universitary career and others that facilitate the learning of scientific methodology, indispensable to elaborate a research project.