Samuel L. Jacobs, M.D.

CURRICULUM VITAE

BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:

EDUCATION AND DEGREES:

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

STATE LICENSURE:

FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

AWARDS AND HONORS:

SPECIAL PROFICIENCY:

Assisted Reproductive Technology: IVF, GIFT

Transvaginal Ultrasonography

CO₂ Laser Laparoscopy/Operative Pelviscopy/Hysteroscopy

Computerized-Image Densitometry DNA Ploidy Analysis

CONSULTANTSHIPS & EDITORIAL POSITIONS:

Consultantships

Reviewer for Journals

RESEARCH AND SPECIAL INTERESTS:

• Graduate Medical Education
• Outcomes Assessment in Medical Student Education
• Pathogenesis of Endometriosis
• The Effects of Age on Fertility
• The Effects of HIV Infection on Fertility

PUBLICATIONS:

Articles:

1. Bartosik D, Jacobs SL, Kelly LJ. Endometrial tissue in peritoneal fluid. Fertil Steril 1986;46:796-800.
2. Jacobs SL, Luciano AA, Peterson MG, Kegeles SJ. Estrogen and estrogen-progestin replacement therapy and the risk of breast cancer [letter]. N Engl J Med 1990;322:202.
3. Jacobs SL, Metzger DA, Dodson WC, Haney AF. Effect of age on response to human menopausal gonadotropin stimulation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1990;71:525-30.
4. Frishman GN, Jacobs SL. A randomized clinical trial comparing Pipelle and Tis-U-Trap for endometrial biopsy [letter]. Obstet Gynecol 1990;76:315-6.
5. Jacobs SL. Fertility in the thirties: a problem in the nineties [editorial]. Am J Gynecol Health 1990;4:139-40.
6. Shangold MM, Tomai TP, Cook JD, Jacobs SL, Zinaman MJ, Chin SY, Simon JA. Factors associated with withdrawal bleeding after administration of oral micronized progesterone in women with secondary amenorrhea. Fertil Steril 1991;56:1040-7.
7. Luciano AA, Lowney J, Jacobs SL. Endoscopic treatment of endometriosis-associated infertility: therapeutic, economic and social benefits. J Reprod Med 1992;37:573-6.
8. Lydic ML, Jacobs SL. Nafarelin vs leuprolide in ovulation induction for in vitro fertilization: a randomized clinical trial [letter]. Obstet Gynecol 1992;80:727-9.
9. Budnick SG, Jacobs SL, Nulsen JC, Metzger DA. Conservative management of interstitial pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol Survey 1993;48(10):694-8.
10. Jacobs SL. Using GnRH agonists to diagnose endometriosis in chronic pelvic pain patients. Contemporary Obstet Gynecol 1996;41:78-86.
11. Jacobs SL, Pappalardo A, Luciano AA, Peluso JP. Human granulosa cell ploidy analysis and growth kinetics as assessed by image densitometry. In revision.

Abstracts:

1. Jacobs SL, Metzger DA, Dodson WC, Haney AF. Effect of age on response to pergonal stimulation. Presented at the 36^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, San Diego, California, March 15-18, 1989.

2. Jacobs SL, Lucianno AA, Pappalardo A, Peluso JJ. Human granulosa cell ploidy analysis and growth kinetics as assessed by image densitometry. Presented at the 37^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, St. Louis, Missouri, March 21-24, 1990.

3. Jacobs SL, Luciano AA, Raphael D, Litt M. The use of topical endometrial lidocaine in hysterosalpingograms and endometrial biopsies. Presented as an Award Semi-Finalist at the 46^th Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society, Washington, DC, October 13-18, 1990.

4. Metzger DA, Jacobs SL, Dodson WC, Haney AF. Age-related factors contributing to conception with pergonal superovulation and intrauterine insemination. Presented at the 38^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, San Antonio, Texas, March 20-23, 1991.

5. Shangold MM, Jacobs SL. Menstrual irregularity and hirsutism in a runner: a case report. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the ACSM, May 1991.

6. Jacobs SL, Shangold MM, Metzger DA. Endometrial histologic maturation does not decline with advancing age. Presented at the 39^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, San Antonio, Texas, March 18-21, 1992.

7. Jacobs SL, Rubin SD, Samadder A, Ehya M. Re-evaluating Sampson’s theory: a cytologic analysis of native peritoneal fluid in women with and without endometriosis. Presented at the 50^th Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society, San Antonio, Texas, November, 5-10, 1994.

Chapters:

1. Jacobs SL, Burke GV. Endometrial ablation: the new algorithm in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. In: Metzger DA, editor. Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinics of North America. Philadelphia: Saunders, 1995;6:417-28.

2. Jacobs SL. Male and female reproduction. In: Goldberg JS, editor. The Instant Exam Review for the USMLE Step 3. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange, 1995:207-20.

3. Jacobs SL. Obstetrics and gynecology. In: Jacobs SL, editor. MEPC Medical Examination Review: USMLE Step 2 Review. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange, 1996:308-63.

4. Jacobs SL. Obstetrics and gynecology. In Jacobs SL, editor. Appleton & Lange’s Review for the USMLE Step 3. Second Edition. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange, 1997:94-113.

5. Jacobs SL. Male and female reproduction. In: Goldberg JS, editor. The Instant Exam Review for the USMLE Step 3. Second Edition, Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange, 1997:209-20.

6. Jacobs SL. Reproductive Endocrinology. In: Ross RD, editor. MEPC Obstetrics and Gynecology Review for the USMLE Step 2. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange; In press.

Books:

1. Jacobs SL, editor. MEPC Medical Examination Review: USMLE Step 2 Review. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange, 1996.

2. Jacobs SL, editor. Appleton & Lange’s Review for the USMLE Step 3. Second Edition. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange, 1997.

Educational Software:

1. Jacobs SL, Feste JR, Perper E. Challenge: endometriosis, interactive case study simulations. A PC-based case study software program involving pelvic pain secondary to endometriosis. TAP Pharmaceuticals and Cardinal Health Systems, 1993.

Videos/TV/Radio:

1. Jacobs SL, Glasser M, Soderstrom R. Empiric Medical Treatment for Endometriosis: A Roundtable Discussion. TAP Pharmaceuticals, Chicago, IL, 1995.

2. Guest Speaker, "Medically Speaking." WCMC-AM 1230, Wildwood, NJ, 2/24/97.

VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS:

11/1/93- St. George’s University School of Medicine

11/8/93 Grenada, British, West Indies

INVITED MAJOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: (since 1993)

5/27/93 Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive OB/GYN Review Course, Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. "The Physiology of Menstruation."

7/26/93 Principles of Advanced Conventional and Endoscopic Surgery, The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL. "Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses."

10/1/93 Grand Rounds, Hahnemann University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA. "Redefining Motherhood: Postmenopausal Pregnancy."

10/4/93 Lecture, The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reading, PA. "Testing a Study & Studying a Test: How to Read the OB/GYN Literature."

10/7/93 20^th Annual Regional Perinatal Symposium: Advances in Clinical Perinatal Medicine 1993, Syracuse Marriott Inn, Syracuse, NY. "Pregnancy in the Post-Menopausal Woman."

11/11/93 Lecture, Geisinger Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Danville, PA. "How to Read Medical Literature."

2/3/94 Roundtable Discussion Group, Medicom International, Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas, Irving, TX. "The Managed Care Implications of Leuprolide for its Gynecological Indications."

5/12/94 Grand Rounds, Jersey Shore Medical Center, Department of OB/GYN, Neptune, NJ. "Redefining Motherhood: Postmenopausal Pregnancy."

5/17/94 Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive OB/GYN Review Course, Twelve Caesars, Philadelphia, PA. "The Physiology of Menstruation."

9/16/94 Lecture, UMDNJ-Newark, New Jersey Medical School, Department of OB/GYN, Newark, NJ. "Human Granulosa Cell Ploidy Analysis and Growth Kinetics as Assessed by Image Densitometry: How Fast can a Follicle Really Grow?"

10/7/94 Semi-Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Society and The Academy of Medicine of New Jersey, Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ. "Redefining Motherhood: Postmenopausal Pregnancy."

11/3/94 Grand Rounds, Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical Center, Huntington Valley, PA. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis."

5/16/95 Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive OB/GYN Review Course, Holiday Inn City Line, Philadelphia, PA. "The Physiology of menstruation."

5/26/95 Grand Rounds, MCP - Hahnemann University, Department of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "Redefining Motherhood: Postmenopausal Pregnancy."

8/25/95 Grand Rounds, MCP - Hahnemann University, Department of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "The Infertility Work-Up."

10/11/95 Grand Rounds, Pascack Valley Hospital, Department of OB/GYN, Westwood, NJ. "Endometriosis: Controversies in Management."

10/19/95 Lecture, TAP Pharmaceuticals, Eastern Regional Meeting, Wyndham Franklin Plaza, Philadelphia, PA. "Use of GnRHa for Early Aggressive Treatment of Endometriosis."

12/1/95 Lecture, Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Dept. Of Family Practice, Mt. Holly, NJ. "Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: Management and Treatment."

12/14/95 Lecture, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Camden, NJ. "Hirsutism in Women: How Hairy is too Hairy?"

3/1/96 Lecture, MCP - Hahnemann University, Department of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "Puberty: Normal and Abnormal."

3/15/96 Lecture, New Directions in the Management of the Female Patient, Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada; Medical Education Collaborative. "Treatment Strategies for the Negative Pathology Patient."

3/20/96 Lecture, West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees Division, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Voorhees, NJ. "Hirsutism in Women: How Hairy is too Hairy?"

3/27/96 Grand Rounds, City Hospital, Martinsburg, WV. "Longterm GnRH Agonist Treatment of Uterine Fibroids and Bone Density Issues."

3/27/96 Lecture, Hagerstown, MD. "Endometriosis: early diagnosis and treatment."

4/5/96 Lecture, MCP - Hahnemann University, Department of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "Induction of Ovulation."

4/10/96 Lecture, MCP - Hahnemann University, Department of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "Endometriosis."

4/23/96 Lecture, Women’s Health Education Series, West Jersey Hospital, Voothees Division, Voorhees, NJ. "Infertility and Advanced Maternal Age."

4/30/96 Lecture, Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Department of OB/GYN, Mt. Holly, NJ. "Update on Endometriosis."

5/10/96 Lecture, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "The Immunologic Aspects of Endometriosis."

5/14/96 Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive OB/GYN Review Course, Holiday Inn City Line, Philadelphia, PA. "The Physiology of Menstruation."

6/14/96 Guest Lecture, Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, Physician Assistant Program, Philadelphia, PA. "Overview of Repro Endocrinology."

7/25/96 Lecture, Geisinger Medical Center, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Danville, PA. "Update on the Treatment of Endometriosis."

8/13/96 Lecture, Hershey Medical Center, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Hershey, PA. "Endometriosis: Why OC’s don’t always work."

8/14/96 Lecture, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "The immunology of early endometriosis."

8/16/96 Lecture, Management of Women with Benign Gynecologic Conditions, Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, PA; Medical Education Collaborative. "Presurgical treatment of women with leiomyomata: The role of GnRH agonists for women who desire a myomectomy."

8/17/96 Lecture, Management of Women with Benign Gynecologic Conditions, Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, PA; Medical Education Collaborative. "Treatment options for infertile women with endometriosis."

9/6/96 Lecture, MCP - Hahnemann University, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "Basic Infertility Evaluation."

9/13/96 Lecture, York Hospital, Dept. Of OB/GYN, York, PA. "Endometriosis: Advantages of early treatment."

9/17/96 Grand Rounds, Good Samaritan Hospital, Dept. Of OB/GYN, West Islip, Long Island, NY. "Medical strategies for chronic pelvic pain."

9/18/96 Lecture, Nassau County Medical Center, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Long Island, NY. "Medical strategies for chronic pelvic pain."

9/30/96 Grand Rounds, Newark-Beth Israel Medical Center, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Newark, NJ. "Endometriosis: Update on treatment."

10/3/96 Lecture, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "The role of OC’s in the treatment of endometriosis."

10/7/96 Lecture, Charleston Marriott, Charleston, WV. "Treatment of endometriosis: why OC’s do not always work."

10/8/96 Lecture, Charleston Area Medical Center, Women and Children’s Division, Charleston, WV. "The treatment of the chronic pelvic pain patient with negative pathology."

10/11/96 Grand Rounds, Sacred Heart Hospital, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Allentown, PA. "Managing endometriosis in the nineties."

10/31/96 Lecture, Geisinger Medical Center, Dept. Of Family Medicine, Danville, PA. "Differential diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain."

11/15/96 Grand Rounds, MCP - Hahnemann University, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Philadelphia, PA. "Advances in Endometriosis and Infertility."

11/18/96 Lecture, Doubletree Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA. "Endometriosis: Update on treatment."

2/12/97 Grand Rounds, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY. "Treatment strategies for the pelvic pain patient with negative pathology."

3/12/97 Grand Rounds, Brookdale Hospital, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Brooklyn, NY. "Treatment strategies for the pelvic pain patient with negative pathology."

3/12/97 Lecture, SUNY Health Science Center, Downstate Medical Center, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Brooklyn, NY. "Treatment strategies for the pelvic pain patient with negative pathology."

3/12/97 Lecture, Mary Immaculate Hospital, Dept. Of OB/GYN, Brooklyn, NY. "Treatment strategies for the pelvic pain patient with negative pathology."

3/12/97 Lecture, Queens Gynecologic Society, North Hills Country Club, Manhasset, NY. "Treatment strategies for the pelvic pain patient with negative pathology."

3/24/97 Lecture, 50^th Annual Drug Guild Convention, Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. "Hormone replacement therapy."

5/11/97 Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive OB/GYN Review Course, Holiday Inn City Line, Philadelphia, PA. "The Physiology of Menstruation."

6/17/97 Lecture, Ram’s Head Inn, Absecon, NJ. "Treatment strategies for the pelvic pain patient with negative pathology."

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