# Leadership & Professional Development in Urology — GCMD Library living collection

Updated: n/a · 5 episodes · 24 cited statements

## Episodes
### Academic Leadership
- [Dr. Lee Ponsky](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-lee-ponsky-13652) — video · 1:23 · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-lee-ponsky-13652.md)
- [UH Urology: Hot Ones with Dr. Lee Ponsky- Chairman](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654) — video · 28:04 · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654.md)
- [Episode 9: Lee Ponsky, MD](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/episode-9-lee-ponsky-md-13655) — podcast · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/episode-9-lee-ponsky-md-13655.md)

### Career Development & Innovation
- [S02EP22: Beyond Our Surgical Day Job with Dr. Lee Ponsky](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/s02ep22-beyond-our-surgical-day-job-with-dr-lee-ponsky-13656) — podcast · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/s02ep22-beyond-our-surgical-day-job-with-dr-lee-ponsky-13656.md)

### Life Beyond Medicine
- [Off the grid: how I got off the grid & you can too | Lee Ponsky | TEDxCLE](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653) — video · 20:01 · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653.md)

## Chapters
- [0:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653?t=10) Why take a sabbatical: lessons from patients facing mortality (Ep 5)
- [4:57](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653?t=297) How to make a year-long sabbatical happen: logistics and planning (Ep 5)
- [14:51](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653?t=891) The year in Sydney: experiences and unexpected professional growth (Ep 5)
- [18:13](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653?t=1093) Reflections and advice on living without regret (Ep 5)
- [0:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=0) Introduction and Path to Urology (Ep 2)
- [3:45](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=225) Work-Life Balance and Outside Interests (Ep 2)
- [6:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=370) Australian Sabbatical and Career Impact (Ep 2)
- [9:42](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=582) Residency Memories and Friendships (Ep 2)
- [15:12](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=912) Challenges and Opportunities as New Chairman (Ep 2)
- [20:09](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1209) Vision for the Urology Institute (Ep 2)

## Statements
Every statement is attributed, typed, and timestamped; the link is the citation.
- Dr. Lee Ponsky's father was a chairman of surgery at University Hospitals and other hospitals, and first recommended urology to him during medical school. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:24](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=84)
- Dr. Ponsky's father observed that urologists "walk around, they seem like they're having a good time, they have a good sense of humor, and they seem happy." — Lee Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 2 · 1:43](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=103)
- During medical school, Dr. Ponsky observed pediatric urologist Jack Elder performing a neobladder procedure while listening to Howard Stern, and the inclusive, non-intimidating environment convinced him to pursue urology. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:55](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=115)
- The idealism that brings people into medicine gets "pushed down" or "hidden" during training as residents focus on patient care, learning, and administrative tasks. — Lee Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 2 · 4:29](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=269)
- MedWish is a nonprofit that collects unused medical supplies and sets up hospitals and clinics in developing countries. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 5:18](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=318)
- Dr. Ponsky started a tattoo removal company and a medical device company through social entrepreneurism. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 5:34](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=334)
- Dr. Ponsky told a faculty member not to come in to see consults on July 4th, stating he was on call and the faculty should be home with family. — Lee Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 2 · 6:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=360)
- The sabbatical allowed Dr. Ponsky to learn about MRI of the prostate, which changed his academic career and led to an R01 research grant based on initial work done in Australia. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 9:01](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=541)
- The sabbatical established new friendships, research ideas, clinical practices, and international collaborations that continue. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 9:26](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=566)
- Dr. Ponsky gave a TEDx Cleveland talk about the process of taking a sabbatical year while maintaining a busy practice and community involvement. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 11:37](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=697)
- Ed Cerullo was a co-resident with Dr. Ponsky from 1997, is now chairman of urology at Rush, and they still talk every day and collaborate. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 14:29](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=869)
- The institution has given the urology department resources and support to recruit, grow, and build the program. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 17:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1031)
- The University Hospitals urology program has trained more chairmen than any program in the country. — Lee Ponsky (epidemiological) [Ep 2 · 17:37](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1057)
- In the last year, the department recruited over 7 people who will be starting in the next 6 months, with additional recruits signed for the following year. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 18:01](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1081)
- Dr. Ponsky's biggest frustration is Saturday because he wants to send emails, meet with people, and get things done but must wait until Monday. — Lee Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 2 · 18:44](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1124)
- Medical leadership selection is "very strange" because it takes people who are busy clinically and have achieved academically, then asks them to run a company (department/institute) requiring different skill sets. — Lee Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 2 · 23:04](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1384)
- The department wants to recruit leaders in each subspecialty area who have passion and vision for teaching, asking questions, and innovating, not just checking boxes for coverage. — Lee Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 2 · 23:29](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1409)
- The department plans to more than double in size in the next year. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 25:02](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1502)
- Culture is the number one priority - creating a home environment where people feel supported rather than pressured, different from traditional hierarchical medical education. — Lee Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 2 · 25:16](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1516)
- In the United States, up to 24% of employers offer some sort of sabbatical. — Lee Ponsky (epidemiological) [Ep 5 · 1:12](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653?t=72)
- The speaker is a cancer surgeon who sees patients facing terminal illness daily. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 2:33](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653?t=153)
- Patients frequently express regret about things they did not do when facing serious illness. — Lee Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 5 · 2:52](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653?t=172)
- The speaker's father-in-law was diagnosed with cancer in 1998, told he had 3 months to live, but survived 13 years. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 8:32](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653?t=512)
- The speaker found a job in Australia doing innovative research on MRI imaging of the prostate, which changed the way he practices medicine and manages patients. — Lee Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 17:23](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/off-the-grid-how-i-got-off-the-grid-you-can-too-lee-ponsky-tedxcle-13653?t=1043)

## Host summaries
Recaps by a host of what the experts said — not the host's own clinical position.
- In 2013, Dr. Ponsky took a sabbatical year to Australia with his family. — Kartihi Mishra summarizes what Dr. Lee Ponsky said [Ep 2 · 7:30](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=450)
- A designer in a prior TED Talk suggested borrowing years from retirement and interspersing them throughout a working career, noting uncertainty about one's condition at retirement age. — Lee Ponsky summarizing a resource [Ep 2 · 13:06](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=786)
- Ed Cerullo used to say "people talk about thinking outside the box, I think outside the building." — Lee Ponsky summarizing a resource [Ep 2 · 24:27](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/uh-urology-hot-ones-with-dr-lee-ponsky-chairman-13654?t=1467)

---
Educational content from recorded physician discussions — not medical advice. Cite the canonical URL or the ?t= deep link. Policy: https://library.globalcastmd.com/ai