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Editorial Advisor - Jeffrey Scott Levy M.D. - USA

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Hysterectomy and Alternatives

Jeffrey Scott Levy, M.D. - USA 
Index of articles by Dr. Levy


 

Education:

1980-1984
University of Missouri - Columbia Medical School
M.D.

1976-1980
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
B.A. (Biology)

Postgraduate Training:

1984-1988
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
OB/GYN ResidencyTraining

Awards and Honors:

1998
1st Prize Winner ACOG Video Contest for Understanding Pelvic Prolapse in 3-D

1997
1st Prize Winner ACOG Video Contest for Suburethral Fascia Lata Sling

1997
1st Prize Winner SLS Video Contest for 3-D Pelvic Anatomy (First Session)

1997
1st Prize Winner SLS Video Contest Laparoscopic Complications (Second Session)

1997
2nd Prize Winner AAGL Video Contest for Laparoscopic Complications

1997
News Commentary - Published Interview "Ob/Gyn's Web Site Designed to Empower Patients" OBG Management Magazine - November 1997

1996
1st Prize Winner ACOG Video Contest for 3-D Pelvic Anatomy

1996
2nd Prize Winner ACOG Video Contest for Laparoscopic Anatomy

1996
News Commentary - Published Interview "Test-driving Hysteroscopes" OBG Management Magazine - September 1996

1994
Silver Medal Award Winner New York Festival Interactive Multimedia Laparoscopic Hysterectomy CD-ROM

1984
Psychiatry Scholarship Award Outstanding Achievement during Clinical Rotation

1977-1980
Dean's List - Brown University

Licensure and Board Certification:

Licensure:
State of Pennsylvania - 1991
State of Illinois - 1984

Board Certification:
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - 1991

Employment and Hospital Appointments:

1996-present
Assistant Professor
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia, PA

1997-1998
Vice President, Medical Education Services
Omnia, Research and Education Division
Philadelphia, PA

1995-1997
Director, Medical Education and Software Development
Omnia, Research and Education Division
Philadelphia, PA

1992-1997
Assistant Professor
Temple University School of Medicine,
Philadelphia, PA

1995-1996
Consulting Staff
Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

1991-1995
Associate Chairman
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

1991-1995
Director of Resident Education
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

1991-1993
Director of Medical Student Program
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Affiliate of Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

1989-1991
Clinical Instructor
University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago, IL

1988-1991
Clinical Instructor
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL

1988-1991
Attending Physician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

1988-1991
Attending Physician
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
Chicago, IL

1988-1991
Private Practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology
111 North Wabash, Suite 910, Chicago, IL

1988-1989
Clinical Instructor
University of Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL

Committee Membership:

1997-1998
CME Committee
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

1997-1998
Clinical Pathways Committee
Omnia, Inc., Blue Bell, PA

1997-1998
Chairman, CME Advisory Committee
Omnia, Inc., Blue Bell, PA

1997-1998
Chairman, Internet Development Committee
Omnia, Inc., Blue Bell, PA

1996-1998
Chairman, Education Committee
Omnia, Inc., Blue Bell, PA

1992 - Present
Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive
OB/GYN Review Course
Organizational Committee, Philadelphia, PA

1992-1995
Physician Education Foundation
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

1991-1995
Executive Committee
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

1991-1995
Graduate Education Committee
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

1991-1995
Operating Room Committee
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

1991-1995
Laser Committee
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

1991-1995
Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

1988-1991
Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL

1986-1987
Committee to Review Hospital Computer Systems
Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL

Membership in Professional Societies:

  • American Medical Association
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  • Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia
  • Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  • Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy

Extramural Experience:
1998
Founder and President of MedTech Solutions, Inc. - A company developing creative solutions for clinical or medical education problems with the aid of advanced technology.

1998
Medical Advisory Board, OBGYN.net - An Internet resource for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists, health care consumers, and pharmaceutical and medical instrument companies.

1997-present
Medical Director, EmpowerMed - An Internet-based patient education service providing a complete reference and comprehensive index of health care information.

1997-present
Co-founder, Journey Home - A non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life of homeless individuals by enhancing the coordination and integration of services utilizing advanced Internet technologies.

1997-present
Women of Change Women's Group
Health Education for Homeless Women

1996-1997
Gateway Shelter Women's Group
Health Education for Homeless Women

1995-present
Physicians for Social Responsibility

1994
Board of the Violence is Preventable Campaign

1993-1994
Supervising Faculty, Coalition of Students for Health Care for the Homeless

1992-1994
Board of Trustees, Laurel House Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence

1991-1995
Founder & President, Computer Enhanced Medical Education - A company that developed state-of-the-art computer-based educational programs.

1991-1992
Founder & President, Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive Ob/Gyn Review Course

1991
Chief Trainer for Norplant Insertions and Removals Chicago, Illinois

1990-1991
Coordinator of Chicago's Health Care for the Homeless - Women's Division, Chicago, Illinois

1986- 1988
Founder and President, L&R Medical Innovations - A company that developed medical inventions and patents.

1979-1980
Founder and Chairman, Brown University Fraternity Outreach Program

1979
Chairman, Brown University Contingent of the Ivy League Convention

Current Medical Interests and Research:

  • Remote site; Internet-based education - A problem based approach.
  • The role of virtual reality technology in surgical training.
  • Interactive multi-media, computerized programs in medical education.
  • The use of computerized 3-D human data sets to teach anatomy and surgical techniques.
  • The application of telemedicine, "intelligent" and collaborative computerized systems and teleconsults in modern medical practice.
  • New endoscopic techniques, procedures and instrumentation.
  • Norplant contraception.
  • The modern management of ectopic pregnancies.
  • Amnioinfusion for the relief of fetal distress and for dilution of meconium stained amniotic fluid.


Course Director, Continuing Medical Education Conferences:

  1. Operative Laser Endoscopy - Adams Mark Hotel/Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, June 12 - 13, 1992.
  2. Operative Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Complications - Society Hill Sheraton, Philadelphia, PA, April 1 - 4, 1993.
  3. Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive OB/GYN Review Course - Adams Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, May 23-25, 1993.
  4. Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive OB/GYN Review Course - Twelve Caesars, Philadelphia, PA, May 14-20, 1994.
  5. Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive OB/GYN Review Course - Holiday Inn-City Line, Philadelphia, PA, May 13-19, 1995.
  6. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, The Barclay Hotel/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, August 14-15, 1995.
  7. Preceptorship in Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy, The Barclay Hotel/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, August 24-25, 1995.
  8. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, The Barclay Hotel/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, October 16-17, 1995.
  9. Preceptorship in Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy, The Barclay Hotel/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, October 19-20, 1995.
  10. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, The Latham Hotel /The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, November 13-14, 1995.
  11. Preceptorship in Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, December 7-8, 1995.
  12. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, December 11-12, 1995.
  13. Advanced Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology, The Phoenician Resort, Scottsdale, AZ, December 14-17, 1995.
  14. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, January 11-12, 1996.
  15. Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Operative Laparoscopy and Urogynecology, Sheraton Steamboat Resort and Conference Center, Steamboat Springs, CO, February 4-9, 1996.
  16. Preceptorship in Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, February 22-23, 1996.
  17. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, March 14-15, 1996.
  18. Preceptorship in Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, April 4-5, 1996.
  19. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, April 18-19, 1996.
  20. Computer Basics and Surfing the Net, ACOG Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, April 28, 1996.
  21. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, May 6-7, 1996.
  22. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, June 13-14, 1996.
  23. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, September 12-13, 1996.
  24. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, October 17-18, 1996.
  25. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, November 14-15, 1996.
  26. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, December 2-3, 1996.
  27. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, February 10-11, 1997.
  28. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, March 13-14, 1997.
  29. Advanced Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, April 10-11, 1997.
  30. Advanced Surfing on the Net, ACOG 1997 Annual Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, April 28-30, 1997.
  31. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, May 5-6, 1997.
  32. Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy on "Fresh" Female Cadavers, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, August 14-15, 1997.
  33. Advanced Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, September 18-19, 1997.
  34. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, October 16-17, 1997.
  35. Advanced Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, November 20-21, 1997.
  36. The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 5th Annual Meeting, Co-Chairman of the Videofest, Orlando, FL, December 4-6, 1997.
  37. Advanced Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology, Scottsdale, AZ, December 11-14, 1997.
  38. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education Division, Philadelphia, PA, December 18-19, 1997.
  39. Reparative Pelvic Surgery on Unembalmed Female Cadavers, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, February 5-6, 1998.
  40. Comprehensive Colposcopy, Holiday Inn Select, Philadelphia, PA, April 16-18. 1998.
  41. Reparative Pelvic Surgery on Unembalmed Female Cadavers, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, April 23-24, 1998.
  42. Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology, Crowne Plaza St. Anthony Hotel, May 21-24, 1998.
  43. International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 27th Annual Meeting, Co chair of Postgraduate Course on Laparoscopic Gynecologic Anatomy, Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA, November 10-15, 1998.

Invited Lectures:

  1. Grand Rounds - Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chicago, Illinois: A five year experience at Michael Reese Hospital with changed criteria for antenatal fetal heart
  2. rate testing. (Presented on April 7, 1988)
  3. Grand Rounds - St. Francis Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chicago, Illinois: Recent advances in antenatal testing. (Presented on March 21, 1989)
  4. Grand Rounds - Albert Einstein Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA: Norplant contraception. (Presented on July 15, 1991)
  5. Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A hands-on Seminar. Snowbird, Utah. (Presented on March 13, 1992)
    1. Norplant Contraception
    2. Treatment of Resistant/Recurrent Condyloma Acuminata
    3. Chorionic Villus Sampling: New Developments.
  6. Grand Rounds - Morristown Memorial Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morristown, NJ: Recent Advances in the Condylomata Acuminata. (Presented on May 14, 1992)
  7. Grand Rounds - Episcopal Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA: Recent Advances in the Condylomata Acuminata. (Presented on June 11, 1992)
  8. Grand Rounds - Albert Einstein Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA: The use of interferon for the treatment of Condyloma Acuminata. (Presented on August 3, 1992)
  9. Advanced Operative Laparoscopy, Hysterectomy, and Hysteroscopy: Laparoscopic Complications. Atlanta, GA, (Presented November 12 - 14, 1992)
  10. Advanced Operative Laparoscopy, Hysterectomy, Hysteroscopy: Laparoscopic Complications, Atlanta, GA. (Presented December 2 - 4, 1992)
  11. Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A hands-on Seminar. Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Presented March 17 -20, 1993)
    1. New Indications for Amnioinfusion
    2. Management of Recurrent HPV Infections
    3. Complications of Laparoscopic Surgery
    4. Rational Approach to the difficult Norplant Removal
  12. Grand Rounds - Albert Einstein Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA: Interactive Multimedia Computer Medical Education: A new approach in Medical Education. (Presented on July 25, 1994).
  13. Grand Rounds - Somerset Medical Center, Somerville, NJ: New Surgical Approaches in Gynecology: Laparoscopic Procedures. (Presented on November 17, 1994).
  14. Grand Rounds - Stamford Hospital, Stamford CT: Medical Education in the 21st Century. (Presented on December 15, 1994).
  15. Grand Rounds - Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA: Medical Education in the 21st Century. (Presented on April 20, 1995).
  16. Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive Ob-Gyn Review Course- Philadelphia, PA: What Ob-Gyn's need to know about Domestic Violence. (Presented on May 13, 1995).
  17. Grand Rounds - Graduate Hospital City Line, Philadelphia, PA: Medical Education in the 21st Century. (Presented on June 8, 1995).
  18. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented August 14-15, 1995).
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  19. Sivitz Symposium - Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA: Our Role in Recognition and Prevention of Domestic Violence. (Presented on September 18, 1995).
  20. Grand Rounds - Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented on September 20, 1995).
    1. Medical Education in the 21st Century.
    2. Interactive Instruction in Endometriosis.
    3. Interactive Instruction in LAVH.
  21. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented October 16-17, 1995)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  22. Pelvic Reconstructive, Vaginal and Urogynecological Surgery Conference - Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA: Computers: Revolutionary Education Methods in Gynecology for Both Practitioners and Residents Alike. (Presented on October 28, 1995).
  23. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Orlando, FL. (Presented on November 9, 1995)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy.
    2. Anatomic Consideration and Laparoscopic Complications.
    3. Virtual Reality Hysteroscopy.
  24. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented November 13-14, 1995)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  25. Grand Rounds - Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, PA: Domestic Violence: Your Role as a Clinician. (Presented on December 1, 1995)
  26. Grand Rounds - Emery University, Atlanta, GA: Medical Education in the 21st Century. (Presented December 6, 1995)
  27. Grand Rounds - Georgia Baptist Hospital, Atlanta, GA: Medical Education in the 21st Century. (Presented December 6, 1995)
  28. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia, Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented December 11-12, 1995)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  29. Advanced Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology, Omnia, Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Scottsdale, AZ. (Presented December 14-17, 1995)
    1. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM Presentation: LAVH
    2. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM: Pelvic Anatomy
    3. Laparoscopic Complications
    4. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM Urogynecology: Education and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
  30. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented January 11-12, 1996)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  31. Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, San Diego, CA: Virtual Reality Hysteroscopy: New Horizons in Training for Gynecologic Surgeons. (Presented January 18, 1996)
  32. Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Operative Laparoscopy and Urogynecology, Steamboat Springs, CO. (Presented February 4-9, 1996)
    1. Laparoscopic Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis: A Continuing Challenge
    2. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM and Videos: LAVH and Endometriosis
    3. Avoidance, Recognition and Management of Laparoscopic Complications
    4. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM: Pelvic Anatomy
    5. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM: Urogynecology
    6. Small Group Seminar Videofest: Urogynecology
  33. World Congress of Hysteroscopy, Miami, FL: Virtual Reality Hysteroscopy (Presented February 10, 1996)
  34. Grand Rounds - Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Reading, PA: Resident Education in the 21st Century: The Cutting Edge (Presented February 20, 1996)
  35. University of Louisville Advanced Ultrasound and Endoscopic Surgery Course, Louisville, KY. (Presented April 23, 1996)
    1. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM: Pelvic Anatomy
    2. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM: LAVH
  36. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. (Presented April 27-May 1, 1996)
    1. CD-ROM, E-mail, Medline
    2. Teleconsulting, Telerobotics and Virtual Reality
  37. Operative Laparoscopy, Advanced Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology, Hilton Head, SC. (Presented May 22-25, 1996)
    1. Medical Education and Training in the 21st Century
    2. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM: Pelvic Anatomy
    3. Computerized Interactive CD-ROM: LAVH
    4. Laparoscopic Complications
  38. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented June 13-14, 1996)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  39. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented September 12-13, 1996)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  40. International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 25th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL (Presented September 25-28, 1996)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
    3. Video Presentation - Laparoscopic Anatomy of Live Patients and Fresh Cadavers
    4. Video Presentation - aparoscopic Treatment of Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
  41. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented October 17-18, 1996)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  42. 1996 Fred B. Nugent M.D. Memorial Lecture, The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Reading, PA (Presented October 30, 1996)
    1. Medical Education and Training in the 21st Century
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  43. Jefferson Medical College, Grand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA: "Medical Education and Training in the 21st Century". (Presented November 21, 1996)
  44. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented December 2-3, 1996)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  45. Incontro Di Aggiornamento in Ostetrica e Ginecologia, Triventa di Ostetrica e Ginecologia, Vicenza, Italy: Re-engineering Medical Education and Training for the 21st Century. (Presented December 7, 1996)
  46. Advanced Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology, Scottsdale, AZ: Laparoscopic Complications. (Presented December 13, 1996)
  47. AAGL Workshop in Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy, Including Hands-On Labs and Live Telesurgery, Endo-Surgery, Institute, Cincinnati, OH (Presented February 7-8, 1997)
    1. Pelvic Anatomy
    2. Complications of Endoscopic Surgery
  48. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented February 10-11, 1997)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  49. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented March 13-14, 1997)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  50. Preceptorship in Advanced Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented April 10-11, 1997)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  51. 1997 Computers in Health Care Education Symposium, Philadelphia, PA: Re- engineering Medical Education and Training for the 21st Century. (Presented April 24, 1997)
  52. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1997 Annual Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, NV: Advanced Surfing on the Net (Presented April 28-30, 1997)
    1. Multimedia on the Web
    2. Medical Education on the Internet
    3. The Future of the Internet
  53. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented May 5-6, 1997)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  54. Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive Ob-Gyn Review Course, Philadelphia, PA: Domestic Violence. (Presented on May 10, 1997)
  55. Computers and Robotics in the Operating Room 2000, Santa Barbara, CA: Knowledge Transfer Techniques of the Future. (Presented June 19,1997)
  56. Preceptorship in Advanced Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA: Laparoscopic Complications. (Presented September 18, 1997)
  57. The Academy of Medicine of New Jersey/New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecologic Society, Semi-Annual Meeting, Holmdel, NJ: Reengineering Medical Education and Training for the 21st Century. (Presented September 19, 1997)
  58. International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 26th Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. (Presented September 23-28,1997)
    1. The Lateral Pelvic Sidewalls: Ureters, Nerves, Blood Vessels, and Lymphatics (Endometriosis, Oopherectomy, LAVH, Lymphadenectomy)
    2. Laparoscopic Complications: Anatomic Considerations
    3. Roundtable Discussion Leader: Computer Technologies in Medicine: The Role of Telemedicine and Virtual Reality
    4. Video Presentation - Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy: What Patients Want To Know
    5. Video Presentation - Laparoscopic Complications
  59. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/ Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA: Laparoscopic Complications. (Presented October 16-17, 1997)
  60. Jefferson Medical College, Faculty Workshop, Philadelphia, PA: Teaching with Technology. (Presented October 20, 1997)
  61. Preceptorship in Advanced Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented November 20-21, 1997)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  62. The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 5th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL:. (Presented on December 5, 1997)
    1. Re-engineering Surgical Education and Training for the 21st Century
    2. The Internet: The Effect on Ob/Gyn Practices and Education.
  63. 6th Congress of the European Society for Gynecological Endoscopy, Birmingham, UK: New Applications of Computers to Teach Minimal Access Surgery. (Presented on December 10, 1997)
  64. Preceptorship in Operative Laparoscopy, Omnia Inc., Research and Education/ Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Presented December 18-19, 1997)
    1. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
    2. Laparoscopic Complications
  65. APGO Faculty Development Seminar, Phoenix, AZ. (Presented on January 10, 1998)
    1. Reengineering Medical Education and Training for the 21st Century
    2. Teaching, Learning and Technology

Publications and Peer Review Journals:

  1. Levy JS, Rosenzweig BA, Blumenthal PD: Amnioinfusion for fetal distress. AM J OB GYN 155:1361, 1986.
  2. Levy JS, Rosenzweig BA, Blumenthal PD: Intubation and resuscitation of meconium - stained newborns. Resp Care, 32:130-132, 1987.
  3. Levy JS, Rosenzweig BA, Blumenthal PD: Comparison of uterine activity by nipple stimulation and Oxytocin. Obstet Gynecol 70:430-432, 1987.
  4. Blumenthal PD, Rosenzweig BA, Levy JS, et al: Ectopic pregnancy prevalence at a tertiary urban obstetrical center: The roles of previous surgery, hospital self selection and selection bias. AM J Gynecol Health 2:24, 1988.
  5. Levy JS, Rosenzweig BA, Blumenthal L: Bilateral tubal pregnancies following tubal sterilization. Obstet Gynecol 72:494, 1988.
  6. Rosenzweig BA, Levy JS, Schipiour P, et al: Comparison of the Nipple Stimulation and Exogenous Oxytocin Contraction Stress Tests. J Reprod Med 34:950, 1989.
  7. Nezhat F, Nezhat C, Levy JS: Laparoscopic Treatment of Symptomatic Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: A Case Report. Fertil. & Steril. 58:614, 1992.
  8. Nezhat F, Nezhat C, Levy JS, et al: The Use of a Hysteroscopy in Addition to Laparoscopy for the Evaluation of Chronic Pelvic Pain. J Reprod Med 40:431,1995.
  9. Brown, HS, Nezhat, F, Levy, JS, Maffett, M: Acute Pulmonary Edema Complicating Diagnostic Laparoscopy Preceded by Thoracotomy. Southern Medical Journal 89:1217-1219, 1996.
  10. Toub DB, Yavorek A, Levy JS, et al: Primary Gonadotropin-Secreting Giant Cell Carcinoma of the Lung Presenting as a Ruptured Tubal Pregnancy: A Case Report. Accepted for publication, AM J Gynecol Health.
  11. Nezhat F, Nezhat C, Levy JS: Avoiding Inferior Epigastric Injuries during Operative Laparoscopy. In preparation.
  12. Levy JS, Gillio RG, Fenner DE, Cornman-Levy D: Maximizing Learning Potential for Health Care Providers: Sound Educational Principles Coupled with Computer Technologies. Submitted for publication.

Abstracts:

  1. Levy JS, Rosenzweig BA, Kaplan B, et al: Change criteria for antenatal fetal heart rate testing: A five year single institution experience. (Presented at the Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, February 5, 1988, Las Vegas, Abstract Number 267).
  2. Toub DB, Yavorek A, Levy JS, et al: Primary Gonadotropin-Secreting Giant Cell Carcinoma of the Lung Presenting as a Ruptured Tubal Pregnancy: A Case Report. (Presented at District III Junior Fellow meeting, October 3, 1992, Atlantic City, NJ)
  3. Nezhat C, Levy JS: Comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Endoscopic Training Program (Presented at CREOG meeting March 3, 1993)
  4. Nezhat F, Nezhat C., Levy JS: A Report of Laparoscopic Injuries and Complications over a Ten Year Period (Presented at ACOG meeting May 3, 1993, Washington D.C.)
  5. Levy JS, Raham VA: Efficacy of Computerized Interactive Multimedia Programs in Resident Education: A Pilot Study. (Presented at CREOG meeting March 5, 1994, Nashville TN)
  6. Levy JS: Development of Virtual Reality Hysteroscopy. (Presented at AAGL meeting November 10, 1995, Orlando, FL)
  7. Levy, JS Virtual Reality Hysteroscopy: New Horizons in Training for Gynecologic Surgeons. (Presented at Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, January 18, 1996, San Diego, CA)
  8. Levy, JS, Campion, MJ, Corson, S, et al: Virtual Reality Hysteroscopy. (Presented at the World Congress of Hysteroscopy, February 10, 1996, Miami, FL)
  9. Levy, JS: Virtual Reality Hysteroscopy: New Horizons in Training for Gynecologic Surgeons. (Presented at International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Paris, France, June 6, 1996)
  10. Levy, JS: Virtual Reality Hysteroscopy. (Presented at the International Congress Endoscopy, AAGL 25th Annual Meeting, September 27, 1996)
  11. Levy JS: Virtual Reality Resident Training for Hysteroscopic Procedures (Poster Presentation, 1997 CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February 27-28, 1997)
  12. Levy JS, Rogers RM: A New Method of Teaching Essential Anatomic Principles and Proper Operative Laparoscopic Techniques. (Poster Presentation, 1997 CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February 27-28, 1997)
  13. Levy JS, Feldman DZ: Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy: What Patients Want To Know. (Presented at International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 26th Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA , September 23-28,1997)
  14. Levy JS: Telemedicine: An Innovative Approach to Maximizing Learning Potential for Medical Students and Residents (Poster Presentation, 1998 CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, FL, March 4-7, 1998)

Interactive Educational Programs:

CD-ROM:

    1. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, 1995 (Medical Director, Content Expert, Editor)
    2. Comprehensive Endometriosis, 1995 (Medical Director, Editor)
    3. Urogynecology: Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence, 1995 (Medical Director, Editor)
    4. Pelvic Anatomy, 1996 (Medical Director, Editor)
    5. Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy, 1997 (Medical Director, Co-Editor)
    6. The Interactive Menopause Center, In preparation, 1997 (Medical Director, Editor)
    7. Reconstructive Vaginal Surgery: Abdominal, Vaginal and Laparoscopic Perspectives

Computer Diskette:

    1. Interactive OB/GYN Review Course, 1994-1995 (Content Expert, Editor)

Videotapes:

    1. 3-D Female Pelvic Anatomy, 1996 (Editor)
    2. Laparoscopic Anatomy, 1996 (Editor)
    3. Laparoscopic Treatment of Ovarian Remnant Syndrome, 1996 (Editor)
    4. Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy: What Patients Want to Know, 1997 (Editor)
    5. Laparoscopic Complications, 1997 (Editor)
    6. Suburethral Fascia Lata Sling, 1997 (Editor)
    7. Understanding Pelvic Prolapse in 3-D, 1998 (Editor)

Patents and Inventions:

  • Cord Gas Kit - 1984
  • Double Lumen Amnioinfusion Catheter - 1985
  • Meconium Suction Trap - 1986
  • Articulating Laparoscopic Retractor - 1991
  • Virtual Reality Hysteroscopy - 1996