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.
David Facenda, LICSW
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
David Facenda also speaks English
2301 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Get Directions
Whitman Walker Health
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 8
Additional Information
David Facenda is ADA Accessible
David Facenda is
Not accepting new patients
David Facenda is Near public transportation
David Facenda has Cultural competency
Dennis Espejo, DO
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Dennis Espejo also speaks English
3946 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (Minnesota Avenue)
None
Ward 7
Additional Information
Dennis Espejo is ADA Accessible
Dennis Espejo is
Not accepting new patients
Dennis Espejo is Near public transportation
Dennis Espejo has Cultural competency
ALEXANDRA ESPINA, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
ALEXANDRA ESPINA also speaks English
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
ALEXANDRA ESPINA is ADA Accessible
ALEXANDRA ESPINA is
Not accepting new patients
ALEXANDRA ESPINA is Near public transportation
ALEXANDRA ESPINA has Cultural competency
Alexandra Espinel, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Alexandra Espinel 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
Alexandra Espinel is ADA Accessible
Alexandra Espinel is
Not accepting new patients
Alexandra Espinel is Board Certified
Alexandra Espinel is Near public transportation
Alexandra Espinel has Cultural competency
Louis Essandoh, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Louis Essandoh also speaks English
2002 Medical Parkway
Suite 500
Annapolis, MD 21401
Get Directions
Cardiology Associates
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Louis Essandoh is ADA Accessible
Louis Essandoh is
Not accepting new patients
Louis Essandoh is Board Certified
Louis Essandoh has Cultural competency
Louis Essandoh, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Louis Essandoh also speaks English
4715 N Hanson Court
Suite 100
Bowie, MD 20716
Get Directions
Cardiology Associates
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Louis Essandoh is ADA Accessible
Louis Essandoh is
Not accepting new patients
Louis Essandoh is Board Certified
Louis Essandoh has Cultural competency
Kofi Essel, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kofi Essel 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
Kofi Essel is ADA Accessible
Kofi Essel is
Not accepting new patients
Kofi Essel is Board Certified
Kofi Essel is Near public transportation
Kofi Essel has Cultural competency
Ifeoma Essien, DDS
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Ifeoma Essien also speaks English
100 Gallatin Street, NE
Washington, DC 20011
Get Directions
Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Ifeoma Essien is ADA Accessible
Ifeoma Essien is
Not accepting new patients
Ifeoma Essien is Near public transportation
Ifeoma Essien has Cultural competency
Ifeoma Essien, DDS
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Ifeoma Essien also speaks English
3912 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Get Directions
Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care
None
Ward 4
Additional Information
Ifeoma Essien is ADA Accessible
Ifeoma Essien is
Not accepting new patients
Ifeoma Essien is Near public transportation
Ifeoma Essien has Cultural competency
Andrea Estrada, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Andrea Estrada 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
Andrea Estrada is ADA Accessible
Andrea Estrada is
Not accepting new patients
Andrea Estrada is Board Certified
Andrea Estrada is Near public transportation
Andrea Estrada has Cultural competency
Doris Estrada, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Doris Estrada also speaks English, Spanish
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Doris Estrada is ADA Accessible
Doris Estrada is
Not accepting new patients
Doris Estrada is Board Certified
Doris Estrada is Near public transportation
Doris Estrada has Cultural competency
Jordan Estroff, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jordan Estroff also speaks English
Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Jordan Estroff is ADA Accessible
Jordan Estroff is
Not accepting new patients
Jordan Estroff is Board Certified
Jordan Estroff is Near public transportation
Jordan Estroff has Cultural competency
Roxanne Eugene, PT
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Roxanne Eugene also speaks English
In Home Therapy
Sunrise Therapy
None
Additional Information
Roxanne Eugene is ADA Accessible
Roxanne Eugene is
Not accepting new patients
Roxanne Eugene has Cultural competency
Rebecca Evangelista, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Rebecca Evangelista also speaks English
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20007
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Rebecca Evangelista is ADA Accessible
Rebecca Evangelista is
Not accepting new patients
Rebecca Evangelista is Board Certified
Rebecca Evangelista is Near public transportation
Rebecca Evangelista has Cultural competency
Matthew Edwardson, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Matthew Edwardson also speaks English
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 7th Floor Neurosurgery
Washington, DC 20007
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Matthew Edwardson is ADA Accessible
Matthew Edwardson is
Not accepting new patients
Matthew Edwardson is Board Certified
Matthew Edwardson is Near public transportation
Matthew Edwardson has Cultural competency
Arielle Effron, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Arielle Effron also speaks English
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Arielle Effron is ADA Accessible
Arielle Effron is
Not accepting new patients
Arielle Effron is Near public transportation
Arielle Effron has Cultural competency
Arielle Effron, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Arielle Effron also speaks English
2300 M Street, NW
Suite 110
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Arielle Effron is ADA Accessible
Arielle Effron is
Not accepting new patients
Arielle Effron is Near public transportation
Arielle Effron has Cultural competency
Arielle Effron, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Arielle Effron also speaks English
Autism Spectrum Disorders
900 23rd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Arielle Effron is ADA Accessible
Arielle Effron is
Not accepting new patients
Arielle Effron is Near public transportation
Arielle Effron has Cultural competency
Lydia Efird, ABA
Gender Female
In Home Therapy
Attain ABA
None
Additional Information
Lydia Efird is ADA Accessible
Lydia Efird is
Not accepting new patients
Lydia Efird is Board Certified
Lydia Efird has Cultural competency
Clement Efobi, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 3:30P
Clement Efobi also speaks English
1500 Galen Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Get Directions
Unity (Anacostia Health Center)
None
Ward 8
Additional Information
Clement Efobi is ADA Accessible
Clement Efobi is
Not accepting new patients
Clement Efobi is Board Certified
Clement Efobi is Near public transportation
Clement Efobi has Cultural competency
Lisa Efron, PHD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Lisa Efron 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 Efron is ADA Accessible
Lisa Efron is
Not accepting new patients
Lisa Efron is Near public transportation
Lisa Efron has Cultural competency
Eleanore Egan, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Eleanore Egan also speaks English
1525 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Get Directions
Whitman Walker Health
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Eleanore Egan is ADA Accessible
Eleanore Egan is
Not accepting new patients
Eleanore Egan is Near public transportation
Eleanore Egan has Cultural competency
Bisola Egbe, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Bisola Egbe also speaks English
1101 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Bisola Egbe is ADA Accessible
Bisola Egbe is
Not accepting new patients
Bisola Egbe is Near public transportation
Bisola Egbe has Cultural competency
Bisola Egbe, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Bisola Egbe also speaks English
2350 Washington Place, NE
Suite 110N
Washington, DC 20018
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Bisola Egbe is ADA Accessible
Bisola Egbe is
Not accepting new patients
Bisola Egbe is Near public transportation
Bisola Egbe has Cultural competency
Bisola Egbe, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Bisola Egbe also speaks English
2902 Porter Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 3
Additional Information
Bisola Egbe is ADA Accessible
Bisola Egbe is
Not accepting new patients
Bisola Egbe is Near public transportation
Bisola Egbe has Cultural competency
Maria Eguiguren, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Maria Eguiguren also speaks English
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20007
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Maria Eguiguren is ADA Accessible
Maria Eguiguren is
Not accepting new patients
Maria Eguiguren is Board Certified
Maria Eguiguren is Near public transportation
Maria Eguiguren has Cultural competency
Maria Eguiguren, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Maria Eguiguren also speaks English
4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
4th Floor
Washington, DC 20016
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 3
Additional Information
Maria Eguiguren is ADA Accessible
Maria Eguiguren is
Not accepting new patients
Maria Eguiguren is Board Certified
Maria Eguiguren is Near public transportation
Maria Eguiguren has Cultural competency
Angelica Ehioba, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Angelica Ehioba also speaks English
12158 Central Avenue
Mitchellville, MD 20721
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group at Mitchellville
Admitting Arrangement
Ward None
Additional Information
Angelica Ehioba is ADA Accessible
Angelica Ehioba is
Not accepting new patients
Angelica Ehioba is Board Certified
Angelica Ehioba is Near public transportation
Angelica Ehioba has Cultural competency
Randall Ehrbar, PSYD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Randall Ehrbar also speaks English
1525 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Get Directions
Whitman Walker Health
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Randall Ehrbar is ADA Accessible
Randall Ehrbar is
Not accepting new patients
Randall Ehrbar is Near public transportation
Randall Ehrbar has Cultural competency
Randall Ehrbar, PSYD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Randall Ehrbar also speaks English
2301 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Get Directions
Whitman Walker Health
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 8
Additional Information
Randall Ehrbar is ADA Accessible
Randall Ehrbar is
Not accepting new patients
Randall Ehrbar is Near public transportation
Randall Ehrbar has Cultural competency
Nicole Ehrhardt, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Nicole Ehrhardt also speaks English
2300 M Street, NW
9th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Nicole Ehrhardt is ADA Accessible
Nicole Ehrhardt is
Not accepting new patients
Nicole Ehrhardt is Board Certified
Nicole Ehrhardt is Near public transportation
Nicole Ehrhardt has Cultural competency
Alexandra Eid, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Alexandra Eid also speaks English, Arabic, French
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
George Washington University
Children's National Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Alexandra Eid is ADA Accessible
Alexandra Eid is
Not accepting new patients
Alexandra Eid is Board Certified
Alexandra Eid is Near public transportation
Alexandra Eid has Cultural competency
Alexandra Eid, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Alexandra Eid also speaks English
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
7th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Alexandra Eid is ADA Accessible
Alexandra Eid is
Not accepting new patients
Alexandra Eid is Board Certified
Alexandra Eid is Near public transportation
Alexandra Eid has Cultural competency
Lindsay Eidman, LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Lindsay Eidman also speaks English
2115 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20007
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Lindsay Eidman is ADA Accessible
Lindsay Eidman is
Not accepting new patients
Lindsay Eidman is Near public transportation
Lindsay Eidman has Cultural competency
Andrea Foldes, MD
Gender Female
Andrea Foldes also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
CN - Adventist Health Care White Oak
Children's National Hospital
Ages accepted are 0 - 20
Additional Information
Andrea Foldes is ADA Accessible
Andrea Foldes is
Not accepting new patients
Andrea Foldes is Board Certified
Andrea Foldes has Cultural competency
Andrea Foldes, MD
Gender Female
Andrea Foldes also speaks English
9901 Medical Center Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Specialty Care at Shady Grove Medical Center
Children's National Hospital
Ages accepted are 0 - 20
Additional Information
Andrea Foldes is ADA Accessible
Andrea Foldes is
Not accepting new patients
Andrea Foldes is Board Certified
Andrea Foldes has Cultural competency
Hailey Foley, OT
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8A - 6:30P
Hailey Foley also speaks English
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Get Directions
Skills on the Hill
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Hailey Foley is ADA Accessible
Hailey Foley is
Not accepting new patients
Hailey Foley is Board Certified
Hailey Foley is Near public transportation
Hailey Foley has Cultural competency
John Foley, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
John Foley also speaks English
18109 Prince Philip Drive
Suite 325
Olney, MD 20832
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
John Foley is ADA Accessible
John Foley is
Not accepting new patients
John Foley is Near public transportation
John Foley has Cultural competency
Aaron Fond, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Aaron Fond also speaks English
1133 21st Street, NW
Building 2 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group Gastroenterology
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Aaron Fond is ADA Accessible
Aaron Fond is
Not accepting new patients
Aaron Fond is Board Certified
Aaron Fond is Near public transportation
Aaron Fond has Cultural competency
Emily Fong, OT
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A-8P, Sat 8A-6P, Sun 8A-5P
Emily Fong also speaks English
Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-18)
11140 Rockville Pike
Suite 303
Rockville, MD 20852
Get Directions
Fitness for Health
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Emily Fong is ADA Accessible
Emily Fong is
Not accepting new patients
Emily Fong is Board Certified
Emily Fong has Cultural competency
Adriana Fonseca Sheridan, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Adriana Fonseca Sheridan 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
Adriana Fonseca Sheridan is ADA Accessible
Adriana Fonseca Sheridan is
Not accepting new patients
Adriana Fonseca Sheridan is Board Certified
Adriana Fonseca Sheridan is Near public transportation
Adriana Fonseca Sheridan has Cultural competency
Dana Footer, PSYD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Dana Footer 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
Dana Footer is ADA Accessible
Dana Footer is
Not accepting new patients
Dana Footer is Near public transportation
Dana Footer has Cultural competency
Kristi Ford, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kristi Ford 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
Kristi Ford is ADA Accessible
Kristi Ford is
Not accepting new patients
Kristi Ford is Board Certified
Kristi Ford is Near public transportation
Kristi Ford has Cultural competency
Leighton Forrester, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Leighton Forrester also speaks English
7500 Hanover Parkway
Suite 204
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Leighton Forrester is ADA Accessible
Leighton Forrester is
Not accepting new patients
Leighton Forrester is Board Certified
Leighton Forrester has Cultural competency
KAMALA FOSTER, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
KAMALA FOSTER also speaks English
6 Montgomery Village Avenue
Suite 402
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
KAMALA FOSTER is ADA Accessible
KAMALA FOSTER is
Not accepting new patients
KAMALA FOSTER is Board Certified
KAMALA FOSTER is Near public transportation
KAMALA FOSTER has Cultural competency
Karah Foster, SLP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 6:30P
Karah Foster also speaks English
4900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 340
Washington, DC 20016
Get Directions
Triumph Therapeutics
None
Ward 3
Additional Information
Karah Foster is ADA Accessible
Karah Foster is
Not accepting new patients
Karah Foster is Board Certified
Karah Foster is Near public transportation
Karah Foster has Cultural competency
Eduardo Fox, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Eduardo Fox 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
Eduardo Fox is ADA Accessible
Eduardo Fox is
Not accepting new patients
Eduardo Fox is Board Certified
Eduardo Fox is Near public transportation
Eduardo Fox has Cultural competency
Jessicamarie Fox-Bartlett, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A - 6:30P
Jessicamarie Fox-Bartlett also speaks English
HIV/AIDS, Substance Abuse
1627 Kenilworth Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Elaine Ellis Center of Health
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Jessicamarie Fox-Bartlett is ADA Accessible
Jessicamarie Fox-Bartlett is
Not accepting new patients
Jessicamarie Fox-Bartlett is Board Certified
Jessicamarie Fox-Bartlett is Near public transportation
Jessicamarie Fox-Bartlett has Cultural competency
LISA FRAINE, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
LISA FRAINE also speaks English
9715 Medical Center Drive
Suite 212
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
Shady Grove Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
LISA FRAINE is ADA Accessible
LISA FRAINE is
Not accepting new patients
LISA FRAINE is Board Certified
LISA FRAINE is Near public transportation
LISA FRAINE has Cultural competency
Jacqueline Francis, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jacqueline Francis also speaks English
2910 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
House of Ruth
Washington, DC 20020
Get Directions
GUH Kids Mobile Medical Clinic
None
Ward 7
Additional Information
Jacqueline Francis is ADA Accessible
Jacqueline Francis is
Not accepting new patients
Jacqueline Francis is Near public transportation
Jacqueline Francis has Cultural competency
