Downloadable HSCSN Provider Directories
If you would prefer to look at the entire list of primary care and specialty providers within the HSCSN network, you can download the Provider Directory.
Selecting a Doctor or Dentist
Choosing your Primary Care Provider (PCP) and dentist is one of the most important things you will do as an enrollee. If you have not chosen a doctor yet, use these steps to get started.
Step One: Think about the needs of your family
- Do you want to keep your current doctor or dentist? Check to see if your doctors are part of the HSCSN network. If so, you may keep that doctor.
- Is it important for doctors to be close to home or work?
- Do you prefer one hospital to another? Download the list on this page or call Customer Care at (202) 467-2737 or 1 (866) 937-4549 for a list of hospitals where primary care providers (PCPs) and dentists can send patients for treatment.
- Some doctors may not be taking new patients. HSCSN will let you know if you need to pick a different doctor.
Step Two: Choose a PCP and dentist for every HSCSN enrollee in your family
- See what health care services HSCSN covers »
- If your current doctors or dentists are not part of the HSCSN network, download the provider list to find a provider in our network.
- There may be HSCSN enrollees in your family who don’t have a PCP or dentist. You can choose one from the list of doctors above.
If you have a question about whether HSCSN covers certain health care, call Customer Care at (202) 467-2737 or 1 (866) 937-4549.
If you need to change your PCP or Dentist
You can change your PCP or dentist anytime, for any reason. To do this:
- Download the list on this page to find a new PCP or dentist.
- Call your Care Manager to let them know which doctor or dentist you have selected as your new PCP.
Health Care Services Covered by HSCSN

See what health care services are covered by the HSCSN health plan.
Steven Abramowitz, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Steven Abramowitz also speaks English
18109 Prince Philip Drive
Suite B100
Olney, MD 20832
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Steven Abramowitz is ADA Accessible
Steven Abramowitz is
Accepting new patients
Steven Abramowitz is Near public transportation
Steven Abramowitz has Cultural competency
Deborah Abramsky, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 6:30P
Deborah Abramsky also speaks English
8908 Riggs Road
Hyattsville, MD 20783
Get Directions
Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Deborah Abramsky is ADA Accessible
Deborah Abramsky is
Accepting new patients
Deborah Abramsky is Near public transportation
Deborah Abramsky has Cultural competency
Deborah Abramsky, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 4:30P
Deborah Abramsky also speaks English
344 University Boulevard West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Get Directions
Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Deborah Abramsky is ADA Accessible
Deborah Abramsky is
Accepting new patients
Deborah Abramsky is Near public transportation
Deborah Abramsky has Cultural competency
JOY ACCROMBESSI, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
JOY ACCROMBESSI also speaks English
Adolescents, Blindness Or Visual Impairment, Children, Deafness Or Hard-of-hearing, Homelessness, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB), People with Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Transgender, Military and Veterans
9909 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
JOY ACCROMBESSI is ADA Accessible
JOY ACCROMBESSI is
Accepting new patients
JOY ACCROMBESSI is Near public transportation
JOY ACCROMBESSI has Cultural competency
ROBERTA ACKOM, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
ROBERTA ACKOM also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
ROBERTA ACKOM is ADA Accessible
ROBERTA ACKOM is
Accepting new patients
ROBERTA ACKOM is Near public transportation
ROBERTA ACKOM has Cultural competency
SRINIVAS ADDALA, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
SRINIVAS ADDALA also speaks English
Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-18), Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Family Therapy, Psychological Testing and Evaluation
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
SRINIVAS ADDALA is ADA Accessible
SRINIVAS ADDALA is
Accepting new patients
SRINIVAS ADDALA is Near public transportation
SRINIVAS ADDALA has Cultural competency
Olushola Adewumi, PSYD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A-9P, Sat 9A - 6P
Olushola Adewumi also speaks English
Adolescents, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), People with Disabilities, Play Therapy, Trauma
1400 Mercantile Lane
Suite 252
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Get Directions
Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling and Consultation
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Olushola Adewumi is ADA Accessible
Olushola Adewumi is
Accepting new patients
Olushola Adewumi is Near public transportation
Olushola Adewumi has Cultural competency
Juanita Adkins, ABA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Juanita Adkins also speaks English
8230 Leesburg Pike
Suite 740
Tyson, VA 22182
Get Directions
Continuum Behavioral Health
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Juanita Adkins is ADA Accessible
Juanita Adkins is
Accepting new patients
Juanita Adkins has Cultural competency
CHIDIADI AGOH, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
CHIDIADI AGOH also speaks English
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
CHIDIADI AGOH is ADA Accessible
CHIDIADI AGOH is
Accepting new patients
CHIDIADI AGOH is Near public transportation
CHIDIADI AGOH has Cultural competency
CLARA AHAGHOTU, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
CLARA AHAGHOTU also speaks English
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
CLARA AHAGHOTU is ADA Accessible
CLARA AHAGHOTU is
Accepting new patients
CLARA AHAGHOTU is Near public transportation
CLARA AHAGHOTU has Cultural competency
Peter Ahn, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Peter Ahn also speaks English
7501 Surratts Road
Suite 108
Clinton, MD 20735
Get Directions
GUH Radiation Medicine @ Clinton
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Peter Ahn is ADA Accessible
Peter Ahn is
Accepting new patients
Peter Ahn is Near public transportation
Peter Ahn has Cultural competency
Haseeb Ahsan, ABA
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 9A - 6P
Haseeb Ahsan also speaks English
6700 Alexander Bell Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21046
Get Directions
Golden Steps ABA
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Haseeb Ahsan is ADA Accessible
Haseeb Ahsan is
Accepting new patients
Haseeb Ahsan is Near public transportation
Haseeb Ahsan has Cultural competency
ANEES AHSAN, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
ANEES AHSAN also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
ANEES AHSAN is ADA Accessible
ANEES AHSAN is
Accepting new patients
ANEES AHSAN is Near public transportation
ANEES AHSAN has Cultural competency
Jessica Ailani, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jessica Ailani also speaks English
6858 Old Dominion Drive
Suite 2201
McLean, VA 22101
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Jessica Ailani is ADA Accessible
Jessica Ailani is
Accepting new patients
Jessica Ailani has Cultural competency
RAVI AJMERA, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
RAVI AJMERA also speaks English
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
RAVI AJMERA is ADA Accessible
RAVI AJMERA is
Accepting new patients
RAVI AJMERA is Near public transportation
RAVI AJMERA has Cultural competency
TELEOLA AKANBI, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
TELEOLA AKANBI also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center & White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
TELEOLA AKANBI is ADA Accessible
TELEOLA AKANBI is
Accepting new patients
TELEOLA AKANBI is Near public transportation
TELEOLA AKANBI has Cultural competency
BABAR ALI, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
BABAR ALI also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
BABAR ALI is ADA Accessible
BABAR ALI is
Accepting new patients
BABAR ALI is Near public transportation
BABAR ALI has Cultural competency
Raghad Alkhafaji, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Raghad Alkhafaji also speaks English
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Kennedy Krieger Associates
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Raghad Alkhafaji is ADA Accessible
Raghad Alkhafaji is
Accepting new patients
Raghad Alkhafaji is Near public transportation
Raghad Alkhafaji has Cultural competency
Marilee Allen, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Marilee Allen also speaks English
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Marilee Allen is ADA Accessible
Marilee Allen is
Accepting new patients
Marilee Allen is Near public transportation
Marilee Allen has Cultural competency
STEPHANIE ALLEN, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
STEPHANIE ALLEN also speaks English
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
STEPHANIE ALLEN is ADA Accessible
STEPHANIE ALLEN is
Accepting new patients
STEPHANIE ALLEN is Near public transportation
STEPHANIE ALLEN has Cultural competency
Carlin Alleyne, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Carlin Alleyne also speaks English
Adolescents, Children
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Carlin Alleyne is ADA Accessible
Carlin Alleyne is
Accepting new patients
Carlin Alleyne is Near public transportation
Carlin Alleyne has Cultural competency
Kala Alstad, ABA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A - 5P
Kala Alstad also speaks English
400 E Pratt Street
Fl 8
Baltimore, MD 21202
Get Directions
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Kala Alstad is ADA Accessible
Kala Alstad is
Accepting new patients
Kala Alstad is Near public transportation
Kala Alstad, ABA
Gender Female
400 E Pratt Street
Fl 8
Baltimore, MD 21202
Get Directions
Attain ABA
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Kala Alstad is ADA Accessible
Kala Alstad is
Accepting new patients
Kala Alstad is Near public transportation
Jonathan Altschuler, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jonathan Altschuler also speaks English
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
Get Directions
Cardiology Associates
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Jonathan Altschuler is ADA Accessible
Jonathan Altschuler is
Accepting new patients
Jonathan Altschuler is Near public transportation
Jonathan Altschuler has Cultural competency
Faria Amjad, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Faria Amjad also speaks English
18111 Prince Philip Drive
Suite 101
Olney, MD 20832
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Faria Amjad is ADA Accessible
Faria Amjad is
Accepting new patients
Faria Amjad is Near public transportation
Faria Amjad has Cultural competency
Fahd Amjad, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Fahd Amjad also speaks English
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1100
Bethesda, MD 20815
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Fahd Amjad is ADA Accessible
Fahd Amjad is
Accepting new patients
Fahd Amjad is Near public transportation
Fahd Amjad has Cultural competency
DEIDRE AMMAH, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
DEIDRE AMMAH also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
DEIDRE AMMAH is ADA Accessible
DEIDRE AMMAH is
Accepting new patients
DEIDRE AMMAH is Near public transportation
DEIDRE AMMAH has Cultural competency
DEIDRE AMMAH, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
DEIDRE AMMAH also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
DEIDRE AMMAH is ADA Accessible
DEIDRE AMMAH is
Accepting new patients
DEIDRE AMMAH is Near public transportation
DEIDRE AMMAH has Cultural competency
Amjad Anaizi, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Amjad Anaizi also speaks English
10401 Hospital Drive
Suite 101 Bldg A
Clinton, MD 20735
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Amjad Anaizi is ADA Accessible
Amjad Anaizi is
Accepting new patients
Amjad Anaizi is Near public transportation
Amjad Anaizi has Cultural competency
Amjad Anaizi, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Amjad Anaizi also speaks English
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1100
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Get Directions
MedStar Health @ Chevy Chase
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Amjad Anaizi is ADA Accessible
Amjad Anaizi is
Accepting new patients
Amjad Anaizi is Near public transportation
Amjad Anaizi has Cultural competency
Amjad Anaizi, MD
Gender Male
130 Hospital Road
Suite 101
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Get Directions
MGMC
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Amjad Anaizi is ADA Accessible
Amjad Anaizi is
Accepting new patients
Amjad Anaizi is Near public transportation
Amjad Anaizi has Cultural competency
JORGE ANDRADE, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
JORGE ANDRADE also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
JORGE ANDRADE is ADA Accessible
JORGE ANDRADE is
Accepting new patients
JORGE ANDRADE is Near public transportation
JORGE ANDRADE has Cultural competency
NEWTON ANDREWS, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
NEWTON ANDREWS also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
NEWTON ANDREWS is ADA Accessible
NEWTON ANDREWS is
Accepting new patients
NEWTON ANDREWS is Near public transportation
NEWTON ANDREWS has Cultural competency
JARED ANTEVIL, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
JARED ANTEVIL also speaks English
Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-18)
11886 Healing Way
Suite 403
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
JARED ANTEVIL is ADA Accessible
JARED ANTEVIL is
Accepting new patients
JARED ANTEVIL is Near public transportation
JARED ANTEVIL has Cultural competency
Kathleen Anthony, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kathleen Anthony also speaks English
3020 Hamaker Court
Suite 502
Arlington, VA 22031
Get Directions
WHC MedStar Physicians
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Kathleen Anthony is ADA Accessible
Kathleen Anthony is
Accepting new patients
Kathleen Anthony is Near public transportation
Kathleen Anthony has Cultural competency
Kathleen Anthony, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kathleen Anthony also speaks English
8640 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20110
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Kathleen Anthony is ADA Accessible
Kathleen Anthony is
Accepting new patients
Kathleen Anthony is Near public transportation
Kathleen Anthony has Cultural competency
Philip Appel, PHD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Philip Appel also speaks English
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1100
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Get Directions
National Rehabilitation Hospital
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Philip Appel is ADA Accessible
Philip Appel is
Accepting new patients
Philip Appel is Near public transportation
Philip Appel has Cultural competency
Celeste Aquino, PA-C
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Celeste Aquino also speaks English
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1225
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Celeste Aquino is ADA Accessible
Celeste Aquino is
Accepting new patients
Celeste Aquino is Near public transportation
Celeste Aquino has Cultural competency
Celeste Aquino, PA-C
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Celeste Aquino also speaks English
18109 Prince Philip Drive
Suite 300
Olney, MD 20832
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Celeste Aquino is ADA Accessible
Celeste Aquino is
Accepting new patients
Celeste Aquino is Near public transportation
Celeste Aquino has Cultural competency
Nkiruka Arene, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Nkiruka Arene also speaks English
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
Get Directions
National Rehabilitation Hospital
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Nkiruka Arene is ADA Accessible
Nkiruka Arene is
Accepting new patients
Nkiruka Arene is Near public transportation
Nkiruka Arene has Cultural competency
Michelle Arey, PA-C
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Michelle Arey also speaks English
2002 Medical Parkway
Suite 520
Annapolis, MD 21401
Get Directions
Cardiology Associates
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Michelle Arey is ADA Accessible
Michelle Arey is
Accepting new patients
Michelle Arey is Near public transportation
Michelle Arey has Cultural competency
Arslan Arshad, MD
Gender Male
24 Hours/7 days
Arslan Arshad also speaks English, Hindi, Urdu
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Arslan Arshad is ADA Accessible
Arslan Arshad is
Accepting new patients
Arslan Arshad is Near public transportation
Arslan Arshad has Cultural competency
OGEMDI ASAA, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
OGEMDI ASAA also speaks English
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center & White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
OGEMDI ASAA is ADA Accessible
OGEMDI ASAA is
Accepting new patients
OGEMDI ASAA is Near public transportation
OGEMDI ASAA has Cultural competency
KHALID ASHAI, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
KHALID ASHAI also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center & White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
KHALID ASHAI is ADA Accessible
KHALID ASHAI is
Accepting new patients
KHALID ASHAI is Near public transportation
KHALID ASHAI has Cultural competency
ALEXANDER ASSER, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
ALEXANDER ASSER also speaks English
15225 Shady Grove Road
Suite 201
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center & White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
ALEXANDER ASSER is ADA Accessible
ALEXANDER ASSER is
Accepting new patients
ALEXANDER ASSER is Near public transportation
ALEXANDER ASSER has Cultural competency
Emmanuel Atiemo, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Emmanuel Atiemo also speaks English
25500 Point Lookout Road
Outpatient Pavillion 2nd Floor
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Emmanuel Atiemo is ADA Accessible
Emmanuel Atiemo is
Accepting new patients
Emmanuel Atiemo is Near public transportation
Emmanuel Atiemo has Cultural competency
CINDY ATKINS, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
CINDY ATKINS also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
CINDY ATKINS is ADA Accessible
CINDY ATKINS is
Accepting new patients
CINDY ATKINS is Near public transportation
CINDY ATKINS has Cultural competency
Edward Aulisi, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Edward Aulisi also speaks English
6858 Old Dominion Drive
Suite 202
McLean, VA 22101
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
George Washington University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Edward Aulisi is ADA Accessible
Edward Aulisi is
Accepting new patients
Edward Aulisi has Cultural competency
Lauren Bachand, OT
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8 - 6P
Lauren Bachand also speaks English
2301 Columbia Pike
Suite 125
Alrington, VA 22204
Get Directions
Skills on the Hill
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Lauren Bachand is ADA Accessible
Lauren Bachand is
Accepting new patients
Lauren Bachand has Cultural competency
KUMAR BAHL, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
KUMAR BAHL also speaks English
14915 Broschart Road
#2200
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
ABH Outpatient Wellness
Ward None
Additional Information
KUMAR BAHL is ADA Accessible
KUMAR BAHL is
Accepting new patients
KUMAR BAHL is Near public transportation
KUMAR BAHL has Cultural competency