Urologic oncology workforce diversity: A first step in reducing cancer disparities

•Increasing Urologic Oncology workforce diversity may reduce cancer disparities.•Few data exist regarding Urologic Oncology workforce and diversity in Urology is low.•Concordant patients and providers have better care adherence and outcomes.•Enhancing workforce diversity requires a multi-pronged, multi-stakeholder effort.•Gender and race discordant mentorship and sponsorship is necessary and encouraged.