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.
Jacqueline Falls, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jacqueline Falls also speaks English
1300 Hospital Drive
Suite 201
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Get Directions
Children's National - Fredericksburg
Children's National Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Jacqueline Falls is ADA Accessible
Jacqueline Falls is
Accepting new patients
Jacqueline Falls is Board Certified
Jacqueline Falls has Cultural competency
Vashta Thompson, LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Vashta Thompson also speaks English
530 College Street, NW
1st Floor
Washington, DC 20059
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Vashta Thompson is ADA Accessible
Vashta Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Vashta Thompson is Near public transportation
Vashta Thompson has Cultural competency
Farah Tabaja, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Farah Tabaja also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
CI 2173
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
WHC Cancer Institute
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Farah Tabaja is ADA Accessible
Farah Tabaja is
Accepting new patients
Farah Tabaja is Board Certified
Farah Tabaja is Near public transportation
Farah Tabaja has Cultural competency
Farah Tabaja, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Farah Tabaja also speaks English
None
216 Michigan Avenue, NE
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20017
Get Directions
WHC Physician Group Psychiatry
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Farah Tabaja is ADA Accessible
Farah Tabaja is
Accepting new patients
Farah Tabaja is Board Certified
Farah Tabaja is Near public transportation
Beverly Kirby, ABA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 6P
Beverly Kirby also speaks English
12701 Payan St
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Get Directions
Effective Intervention Services
None
Additional Information
Beverly Kirby is ADA Accessible
Beverly Kirby is
Accepting new patients
Beverly Kirby is Board Certified
Beverly Kirby has Cultural competency
Lydia Lissanu, MD
Gender Female
Lydia Lissanu also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Ages accepted are 0 - 20
Additional Information
Lydia Lissanu is ADA Accessible
Lydia Lissanu is
Accepting new patients
Lydia Lissanu has Cultural competency
Rebecca Eisenberg, DPT
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Rebecca Eisenberg also speaks English
3801 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20008
Get Directions
Coastal Healthcare Services
None
Ward 3
Additional Information
Rebecca Eisenberg is ADA Accessible
Rebecca Eisenberg is
Accepting new patients
Rebecca Eisenberg is Near public transportation
Rebecca Eisenberg has Cultural competency
Sara Gordon, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Sara Gordon also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Sara Gordon is ADA Accessible
Sara Gordon is
Accepting new patients
Sara Gordon is Board Certified
Sara Gordon is Near public transportation
Sara Gordon has Cultural competency
Wakako Horiuchi, MD
Gender Female
106 Irving Street, NW
Ste 4400 North
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Women's Health at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Ages accepted are 0 - 100
Additional Information
Wakako Horiuchi is ADA Accessible
Wakako Horiuchi is
Accepting new patients
Wakako Horiuchi is Near public transportation
Wakako Horiuchi has Cultural competency
Wakako Horiuchi, MD
Gender Female
1133 21st Street, NW
Bldg 2 8th Fl
Washington, DC 20036
Get Directions
MedStar Health Women's Health at Lafayette Centre
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 2
Ages accepted are 0 - 100
Additional Information
Wakako Horiuchi is ADA Accessible
Wakako Horiuchi is
Accepting new patients
Wakako Horiuchi is Near public transportation
Wakako Horiuchi has Cultural competency
Wakako Horiuchi, MD
Gender Female
12158 Central Avenue
Ste 700
Mitchellville, MD 20721
Get Directions
MedStar Health Women's Health at Mitchelllville
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward None
Ages accepted are 0 - 100
Additional Information
Wakako Horiuchi is ADA Accessible
Wakako Horiuchi is
Accepting new patients
Wakako Horiuchi is Near public transportation
Wakako Horiuchi has Cultural competency
Kirsten Young, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kirsten Young also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Kirsten Young is ADA Accessible
Kirsten Young is
Accepting new patients
Kirsten Young is Board Certified
Kirsten Young is Near public transportation
Kirsten Young has Cultural competency
Emily Carlson, PHD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Emily Carlson also speaks English
6833 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
Get Directions
Children's National - Takoma Theatre
Children's National Hospital
Ward 4
Additional Information
Emily Carlson is ADA Accessible
Emily Carlson is
Accepting new patients
Emily Carlson is Near public transportation
Emily Carlson has Cultural competency
Emily Carlson, PHD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Emily Carlson also speaks English
1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Get Directions
HSC Pediatric Center
Children's National Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Emily Carlson is ADA Accessible
Emily Carlson is
Accepting new patients
Emily Carlson is Near public transportation
Emily Carlson has Cultural competency
Virginia Lee, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Virginia Lee also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
POB North Tower Suite 4400
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar WHC Womens and Infants Services
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Virginia Lee is ADA Accessible
Virginia Lee is
Accepting new patients
Virginia Lee is Board Certified
Virginia Lee is Near public transportation
Virginia Lee has Cultural competency
Nicole Haskin, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Nicole Haskin also speaks English
10709 Indian Head Highway
Suite D
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Nicole Haskin is ADA Accessible
Nicole Haskin is
Accepting new patients
Nicole Haskin is Board Certified
Nicole Haskin is Near public transportation
Nicole Haskin has Cultural competency
Jessica Schroeder, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jessica Schroeder also speaks Spanish
8908 Riggs Road
Hyattsville, MD 20783
Get Directions
Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Jessica Schroeder is ADA Accessible
Jessica Schroeder is
Accepting new patients
Jessica Schroeder is Board Certified
Jessica Schroeder is Near public transportation
Jessica Schroeder has Cultural competency
Rebecca Misner, DMD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Rebecca Misner also speaks English
1060 Brentwood Road, NE
Suite B1
Washington, DC 20018
Get Directions
Adventure Dental
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Rebecca Misner is ADA Accessible
Rebecca Misner is
Accepting new patients
Rebecca Misner is Near public transportation
Rebecca Misner, DMD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Rebecca Misner also speaks English
3401 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Adventure Dental and Orthodontics
None
Ward 1
Additional Information
Rebecca Misner is ADA Accessible
Rebecca Misner is
Accepting new patients
Rebecca Misner is Near public transportation
Kathleen Fink, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kathleen Fink also speaks English
6858 Old Dominion Drive
Outpatient Center
McLean, VA 22101
Get Directions
NRH Rehab Network @ McLean
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Kathleen Fink is ADA Accessible
Kathleen Fink is
Accepting new patients
Kathleen Fink is Board Certified
Kathleen Fink has Cultural competency
Mary Olin, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mary Olin also speaks English
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Mary Olin is ADA Accessible
Mary Olin is
Accepting new patients
Mary Olin is Board Certified
Mary Olin is Near public transportation
Mary Olin has Cultural competency
Prafulla Mehrotra, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Prafulla Mehrotra also speaks Amharic, Spanish
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Prafulla Mehrotra is ADA Accessible
Prafulla Mehrotra is
Accepting new patients
Prafulla Mehrotra is Board Certified
Prafulla Mehrotra is Near public transportation
Prafulla Mehrotra has Cultural competency
Guylene Desir-Gaston, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Guylene Desir-Gaston also speaks English
7701 Greenbelt Road
Suite 510
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Get Directions
Children's National Pediatricians and Associates
Children's National Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Guylene Desir-Gaston is ADA Accessible
Guylene Desir-Gaston is
Accepting new patients
Guylene Desir-Gaston is Board Certified
Guylene Desir-Gaston has Cultural competency
Guylene Desir-Gaston, PNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Guylene Desir-Gaston also speaks English
7701 Greenbelt Road
Suite 510
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Get Directions
Children's National Pediatricians and Associates
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Guylene Desir-Gaston is ADA Accessible
Guylene Desir-Gaston is
Accepting new patients
Guylene Desir-Gaston is Board Certified
Guylene Desir-Gaston has Cultural competency
Fannie Brown, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Fannie Brown also speaks English
13900 Laurel Lakes Avenue
Suite 240
Laurel, MD 20707
Get Directions
Children's National Pediatricians and Associates
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Fannie Brown is ADA Accessible
Fannie Brown is
Accepting new patients
Fannie Brown is Board Certified
Fannie Brown has Cultural competency
Fannie Brown, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Fannie Brown also speaks English
7701 Greenbelt Road
Suite 510
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Get Directions
Children's National Pediatricians and Associates
Children's National Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Fannie Brown is ADA Accessible
Fannie Brown is
Accepting new patients
Fannie Brown is Board Certified
Fannie Brown has Cultural competency
Nancy Zonarich, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Nancy Zonarich also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Nancy Zonarich is ADA Accessible
Nancy Zonarich is
Accepting new patients
Nancy Zonarich is Board Certified
Nancy Zonarich is Near public transportation
Nancy Zonarich has Cultural competency
Emily Hattwick, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Emily Hattwick also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Emily Hattwick is ADA Accessible
Emily Hattwick is
Accepting new patients
Emily Hattwick is Board Certified
Emily Hattwick is Near public transportation
Emily Hattwick has Cultural competency
Randi Abramson, MD
Gender Female
Mon/Wed/Thu 9A - 5P, Tue 9A - 4P, Fri 9A - 12P
Randi Abramson also speaks English
1525 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Get Directions
Bread for the City
None
Ward 2
Additional Information
Randi Abramson is ADA Accessible
Randi Abramson is
Accepting new patients
Randi Abramson is Board Certified
Randi Abramson is Near public transportation
Randi Abramson has Cultural competency
Ealena Callender, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Ealena Callender also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Ealena Callender is ADA Accessible
Ealena Callender is
Accepting new patients
Ealena Callender is Board Certified
Ealena Callender is Near public transportation
Ealena Callender has Cultural competency
Vijaya Ganta, DO
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Vijaya Ganta also speaks Amharic, Spanish
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
Suite 5000
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Vijaya Ganta is ADA Accessible
Vijaya Ganta is
Accepting new patients
Vijaya Ganta is Board Certified
Vijaya Ganta is Near public transportation
Vijaya Ganta has Cultural competency
Selma Mohammed, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Selma Mohammed also speaks Arabic
110 Irving Street, NW
Suite 4B-1
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Heart Institute
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Selma Mohammed is ADA Accessible
Selma Mohammed is
Accepting new patients
Selma Mohammed is Board Certified
Selma Mohammed is Near public transportation
Selma Mohammed has Cultural competency
Lisa Samanta, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Lisa Samanta also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Lisa Samanta is ADA Accessible
Lisa Samanta is
Accepting new patients
Lisa Samanta is Board Certified
Lisa Samanta is Near public transportation
Lisa Samanta has Cultural competency
Felicia Hamilton, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Felicia Hamilton also speaks Spanish
106 Irving Street, NW
POB North Tower Suite 4400
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Felicia Hamilton is ADA Accessible
Felicia Hamilton is
Accepting new patients
Felicia Hamilton is Board Certified
Felicia Hamilton is Near public transportation
Felicia Hamilton has Cultural competency
Felicia Hamilton, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Felicia Hamilton also speaks Spanish
1133 21st Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 2
Additional Information
Felicia Hamilton is ADA Accessible
Felicia Hamilton is
Accepting new patients
Felicia Hamilton is Board Certified
Felicia Hamilton is Near public transportation
Felicia Hamilton has Cultural competency
Megan Hollis, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Megan Hollis also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Megan Hollis is ADA Accessible
Megan Hollis is
Accepting new patients
Megan Hollis is Board Certified
Megan Hollis is Near public transportation
Megan Hollis has Cultural competency
Adrienne Paul, SLP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 7P, Sat 9A - 12P
Adrienne Paul also speaks English, Spanish
20400 Observation Drive
Suite 104
Germantown, MD 20876
Get Directions
National Speech Language Therapy Center
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Adrienne Paul is ADA Accessible
Adrienne Paul is
Accepting new patients
Adrienne Paul is Near public transportation
Stephanie Quirk, ABA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Stephanie Quirk also speaks English
1200 G Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
Get Directions
Behavior Frontiers
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Stephanie Quirk is ADA Accessible
Stephanie Quirk is
Accepting new patients
Stephanie Quirk is Board Certified
Stephanie Quirk is Near public transportation
Stephanie Quirk has Cultural competency
Stephanie Quirk, ABA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Stephanie Quirk also speaks English
1545 Crossways Boulevard
Suite 250
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Get Directions
Behavior Frontiers
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Stephanie Quirk is ADA Accessible
Stephanie Quirk is
Accepting new patients
Stephanie Quirk is Board Certified
Stephanie Quirk has Cultural competency
Liny John, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Liny John also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Liny John is ADA Accessible
Liny John is
Accepting new patients
Liny John is Board Certified
Liny John is Near public transportation
Liny John has Cultural competency
Liny John, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Liny John also speaks English, Malayalam
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Liny John is ADA Accessible
Liny John is
Accepting new patients
Liny John is Board Certified
Liny John is Near public transportation
Liny John has Cultural competency
Kellie Gardner, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kellie Gardner also speaks English
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Lombardi Cancer Center
Washington, DC 20007
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Kellie Gardner is ADA Accessible
Kellie Gardner is
Accepting new patients
Kellie Gardner is Board Certified
Kellie Gardner is Near public transportation
Kellie Gardner has Cultural competency
Yasmina Saade, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Yasmina Saade also speaks Arabic, French
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Yasmina Saade is ADA Accessible
Yasmina Saade is
Accepting new patients
Yasmina Saade is Board Certified
Yasmina Saade is Near public transportation
Yasmina Saade has Cultural competency
Tiffany Garrett, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Tiffany Garrett also speaks English
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (Parkside)
None
Ward 7
Additional Information
Tiffany Garrett is ADA Accessible
Tiffany Garrett is
Accepting new patients
Tiffany Garrett is Near public transportation
Tiffany Garrett has Cultural competency
Kelly Hegamyer, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kelly Hegamyer also speaks English
1101 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
Admitting Arrangement
Ward 2
Additional Information
Kelly Hegamyer is ADA Accessible
Kelly Hegamyer is
Accepting new patients
Kelly Hegamyer is Board Certified
Kelly Hegamyer is Near public transportation
Kelly Hegamyer has Cultural competency
Kathryn McDevitt, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kathryn McDevitt also speaks Spanish
2333 Ontario Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Kathryn McDevitt is ADA Accessible
Kathryn McDevitt is
Accepting new patients
Kathryn McDevitt is Board Certified
Kathryn McDevitt is Near public transportation
Kathryn McDevitt has Cultural competency
Kathryn McDevitt, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kathryn McDevitt also speaks Spanish
100 Gallatin Street, NE
Washington, DC 20011
Get Directions
Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Kathryn McDevitt is ADA Accessible
Kathryn McDevitt is
Accepting new patients
Kathryn McDevitt is Board Certified
Kathryn McDevitt is Near public transportation
Kathryn McDevitt has Cultural competency
Gabrielle Rubin, DO
Gender Female
102 Irving Street, NW
Suite A101
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Heart Institute LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Ages accepted are 0 - 100
Additional Information
Gabrielle Rubin is ADA Accessible
Gabrielle Rubin is
Accepting new patients
Gabrielle Rubin is Board Certified
Gabrielle Rubin has Cultural competency
Gabrielle Rubin, DO
Gender Female
110 Irving Street, NW
NA-1000
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Heart Institute LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Ages accepted are 0 - 100
Additional Information
Gabrielle Rubin is ADA Accessible
Gabrielle Rubin is
Accepting new patients
Gabrielle Rubin is Board Certified
Gabrielle Rubin has Cultural competency
Gabrielle Rubin, DO
Gender Female
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
PHC Bldg 5th Fl
Washington, DC 20007
Get Directions
MedStar Heart Institute LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 2
Ages accepted are 0 - 100
Additional Information
Gabrielle Rubin is ADA Accessible
Gabrielle Rubin is
Accepting new patients
Gabrielle Rubin is Board Certified
Gabrielle Rubin has Cultural competency
