Lisa Jane Jacobsen MD, MPH, MSHPEd
Lisa Jane Jacobsen
MD, MPH, MSHPEd
Clinical Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Curricular Innovation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Medical Education Research; Obstetrics and Gynecology
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
I am an obstetrician and gynecologist who cares for adult patients and am also fellowship trained in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. The scope of my practice includes the care of children and adolescents with anomalies of the reproductive tract, genital lesions and infections, problems with puberty, abnormal menstrual bleeding, painful menses, ovarian masses, and contraceptive need, including young women with significant medical conditions. I also care for older women with general ob/gyn concerns and have a special interest in treating women with menstrual or menopause related concerns and counseling on contraceptive options.
I am the Associate Dean for Curricular Innovation at the UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and am committed to advancing medical education. In my role at the medical school, I am a Co-Director of the Curriculum Revision and Redesign and oversee the implementation of the new Well Beyond curriculum which started in July of 2024. I am actively involved in shaping the medical curriculum so that students will continue to receive the most up-to-date medical knowledge in an environment where newer, most effective, teaching techniques are being applied.
My teaching responsibilities include being a Course Director for the Reproductive Pathophysiology module, the Foundations of Interprofessional Collaborative Care courses and an elective which teaches senior students about curriculum design. I also train medical students and residents in the clinical setting. My research interests have focused on interprofessional practice education and pediatric and gynecology topics. The masters degrees I received in both Public Health and Health Professions Education have helped reinforce to me the importance of providing holistic care to our patients in a collaborative manner with other health professionals to improve the health of individuals and populations. This is the approach I use with my patients in my daily practice and strive to train medical students and residents in the importance of these ideals. I have been awarded numerous teaching awards from medical students and residents for my work with them in the classroom, hospital and clinic. I believe that my passion for taking care of women with reproductive problems is evident whether I am taking care of my patients or teaching our our next generation of health professionals.
Education and Training:
- EdM, MSHPEd - Master of Science in Health Professions Education, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions (2016)
- Fellowship, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine - New England Medical Center (1996)
- Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine - New England Medical Center (1995)
- Internship, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University School of Medicine (1992)
- MD, Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine (1991)
- MPH, Master of Public Health, Tufts University School of Medicine (1991)
- BS, Psychology, Tufts University, Magna Cum Laude (1986)
Employment:
- Ad hoc Committee on Academic Promotions member, UB - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2023-present)
- Associate Dean for Curricular Innovation, Office of Medical Education, University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2023-present)
- Curriculum Committee member, UB - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2016-present)
- Interprofessional Education Leadership Team, Office of Interprofessional Education, University at Buffalo (2016-present)
- Phase 1 Committee member, UB - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2016-present)
- Phase 2 Committee member, UB - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2016-present)
- Associate Dean of Medical Curriculum, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2016-present)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2016-present)
- Associate Dean for Curriculum, Office of Medical Education, UB - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2016–2023)
- Vice Chair of Medical Education, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2016–2023)
- Vice Chair of Medical Education, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2016–2023)
- Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine (2009–2016)
- Attending Physician, Tufts Medical Center (2007–2016)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine (2007–2009)
- Attending Physician, Caritas Norwood Hospital (1998–2007)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brown University School of Medicine (1998–2000)
- Attending Physician, Women and Infants Hospital, Rhode Island (1996–1998)
Awards and Honors:
- Best in Category award (Video) at UB's annual Communicator's Conference. (2024)
- Ruth Siegel Faculty Teaching Award nominee (2024)
- Ruth Seigel Faculty Teaching Award (2020)
- ACOG Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) National Faculty Award 2016 (2016)
- Outstanding Tufts University School of Medicine Lecturer (2015)
- Outstanding Tufts University School Of Medicine Lecturer (2014)
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2014)
- Outstanding Tufts University School of Medicine Lecturer (2013)
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2013)
- Outstanding Tufts University School of Medicine Lecturer (2012)
- Outstanding Tufts University School of Medicine Lecturer (2012)
- Philip McGovern Jr. MD Faculty Teaching Award (2011)
Journal Articles:
- Kelly Foltz-Ramos, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CHSE-Aa foltz@buffalo.edu · Christopher J. Stavisky, PhD, OTR/Lb · Michael R. Brown, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPTb · Lisa J. Jacobsen, MD, MPH, MSHPEdc · Aimee Larson, DMSc, PA-Cd · Kenneth V. Snyder, MD, PhD, MAS, FACS, FAANSc,e · Lina R. Vinder, EdMc · Nicholas M. Fusco, PharmD. (2025) Preparing Future Healthcare Professionals: Role-play and Simulation in TeamSTEPPS Training. Clinical Simulation in Nursing (Jun)
- Fusco, N, Foltz-Ramos, K, Jacobsen, LJ, Gambacorta, J. (2024) Educational game improves systems thinking, socialization, and teamwork among students of 13 health professions programs,. Journal of Interprofessional Care (Jan), 38(2): 176-181.
- Fusco NM, Elze DE, Antonson DE, Jacobsen LJ, Lyons AG, Symons AB, Ohtake PJ. (2020) Creating a Film to Teach Health Professions Students the Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration. Am J Pharm Educ. (Apr), 4(84): 7638.
- Fusco, N, Elze, D, Antonson, D, Jacobsen, LJ, Lyons, A, Symons, A, Ohtake, P. (2019) Meet Fred Santiago: enriching an interprofessional forum on chronic health conditions through film. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (Dec)
- Gupta N, O'Brien R, Jacobsen LJ, Davis A, Zuckerman A, Supran S, Kulig J, Jacobsen L. (2001) Mood changes in adolescents using depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate for contraception: a prospective study. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol (May), 14(2): 71-76.
- Gupta, N, O’Brien, R, Jacobsen, LJ, Davis, A, Zuckerman, A. . (1998) Depo-Provera and Mood in Adolescence: A Pilot Study. . Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (Nov), 4(11): 203.
- Jacobsen LJ, DeCherney A, Jacobsen L. (1997) Should we operate on Mullerian anomalies? Results of conventional and hysteroscopic surgery. Hum Reprod (Jul), 12(7): 1376-1381.
- Jacobsen LJ, Zuckerman, AL, Davis AJ. (1995) Over-the-counter oral contraception: the adolescent health care provider's perspective. Adolescent and Pediatric Gynecology (Jan), 8: 195-199.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Jacobsen LJ. (2022) The Pediatric Gynecologic Exam. I. In: In: Decker Medical: Obstetrics & Gynecology,. Decker Medical
- Jacobsen LJ, DeCherney A. (1996) Creation of a Neovagina. In: Gynecologic Surgery. Churchill Livingstone, 333-352.
Abstracts:
- Foltz-Ramos, K., Stavisky, C. J., Brown, M. R., Jacobsen, LJ., Larson, A., Snyder, K. V., Vinder, L. R., & Fusco, N. M. (2024) An Innovative Three-Step Model for Teaching TeamSTEPPS to Support Deeper Learning. International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. (Jan)
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1997–present)
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (1995–present)
- North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (1995–present)
Presentations:
- "Granular cell tumor of the mons pubis in an 8 year old girl" Annual Meeting; North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (2014)
- "Malignant perivascular epitheliod cell tumor (PEComa) requiring hysterectomy in a 12 year old with tuberous sclerosis" Annual Meeting; North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (2014)
- "Depoprovera and mood in adolescents" Annual Meeting; North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (1998)
- "The association of chronic pelvic pain and interstitial cystitis in adult and adolescent women" International Bladder Symposium (1996)
- "Over-the-counter oral contraception: the adolescent health care providers' perspective" Annual Meeting; North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (1994)