Radiation Oncology Leadership in the AI Era | Dr. Percy Lee (City of Hope)

Today’s guest is Dr. Percy Lee, Senior Physician Executive and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology (Orange County) at City of Hope, and Vice Chair of Clinical Research.Dr. Lee is a nationally recognized leader in radiation oncology, with extensive experience building and scaling clinical programs, integrating research into practice, and expanding access to high-quality cancer care. His leadership journey includes key roles at MD Anderson and UCLA, where he helped shape one of the leading SBRT and residency programs in the U.S.In this conversation, we explore:What it really takes to build and scale successful radiation oncology programsHow to separate meaningful innovation from hype in cancer careWhere AI and smart technologies will realistically impact clinical workflowsHow physician leadership has evolved—and what skills matter most todayThe biggest opportunities and risks facing radiation oncologyPractical advice for trainees and early-career clinicians aiming to lead responsiblyThis discussion is a clear look at how leadership, technology, and clinical reality must align to drive real impact in cancer care.