Thank you for your interest in the Miller School of Medicine's Desai Sethi Urology Institute.
Urology, just like health care and medicine overall, continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As founding director of the Desai Sethi Urology Institute and now Chief Executive Officer of the University of Miami Health System, I remain deeply committed to advancing our mission of delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research and training the next generation of urologic leaders. While my responsibilities have expanded, I continue to actively see patients and perform surgery because staying connected to patient care remains central to who I am as a physician. Over the past several years, we have added new providers, made advances in patient care and technology, and performed groundbreaking research that looks to move the entire field forward.
We have one of the largest and most highly acclaimed residency-training programs in the country. We also train a number of post-graduate fellows who are interested in pursuing specialties, such as Urologic Oncology (cancer) and Minimally Invasive/Robotic Surgery. All of our trainees are full-fledged doctors of medicine (M. D.s) who are training to become board-certified urologists and urologic specialists. While there is graduated responsibility during the course of a student's training, ultimately the physician is solely responsible for patient care.
Our staff and fellows come from diverse backgrounds. This diversity gives us the ability to compare various aspects of care at the University of Miami to other centers across the country and around the world.
Collaboration with our colleagues and friends is fundamental to our mission of empowering future generations of urologists. Our constant professional interchange keeps our faculty fresh and allows us to develop new ideas and innovations that improve medical care.
Adopting the right technology also helps us offer patients the most advanced care, often translating into less invasive procedures, faster recoveries and improved outcomes, including overall quality of life. In recent years, we have continued to expand our leadership in robotic urologic surgery and advanced prostate cancer therapies, helping more patients access innovative treatment options close to home.
Much remains to be learned about many urologic disorders. It is only through research that new treatments may be deemed safe and effective. We believe the diverse research we perform gives our patients access to some of the most contemporary treatments available anywhere in the world.
Each patient hopes for successful treatment, but I believe hope is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. The people of South Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America deserve an exceptional urology program that offers cutting-edge clinical care. By training future urologists and urologic specialists, we continue to make our mark on the future of health care worldwide. We look forward to working with you toward that goal.
Best regards,
Chief Executive Officer
UHealth - University of Miami Health System
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs,
University of Miami
Founding Director, Desai Sethi Urology Institute
The Victor A. Politano Endowed Chair in Urology
The Magnier Endowed Chair in Urology