Why Great Urology Programs Don’t Happen by Accident

Leaders from UCI Health sit down with Jamie Landman, MD, Chair of the UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Urology, to discuss leadership, culture-building, and innovation in academic medicine.Landman reflects on his path to UCI Health, the evolution of the Department of Urology over the past 15 years, and the leadership philosophy that has helped cultivate collaboration, mentorship, and sustained the development of faculty at every career stage. He also shares lessons learned from executive coaching, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and why service-oriented leadership is essential to building high-performing clinical teams. Landman also highlights emerging innovations in robotics, minimally invasive procedures, and clinical trials that are shaping the future of urology.Topics discussed:Building and sustaining a collaborative, service-oriented culture within an academic urology department.Leadership development in academic medicine, including the role of executive coaching and emotional intelligence.Recruiting, mentoring, and supporting faculty across career stages to drive long-term departmental excellence.Leveraging philanthropy and development partnerships to launch innovative clinical, research, and community programs.Expanding access to urologic care through community partnerships and the growing UCI Health clinical footprint.Emerging innovations in urology, including robotics, minimally invasive procedures, and first-in-the-world clinical trials.The role of academic health centers in translating cutting-edge research and technology into patient-centered care.Connect with UCI Health physicians online at clinicalconnection.ucihealth.org, on LinkedIn @UCI Health Physicians, on Instagram @ucihealthphysicians, or at @uciphysicians on X. Refer a patient at referralportal.ucihealth.org and learn more about ongoing clinical trials at ucihealth.org/clinical-trials.