Occupation: Obstetrician; Gynecologist; Urogynecologist; Educator
Education:
Fellow, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1989-1992)
Fellow, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1984)
Resident, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1981-1985)
MD, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY (1981)
BA in Speech Pathology and Audiology/Premedical Studies, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY (1975)
Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1987-Present); License to Practice Medicine, State of New York (1983)
Career:
Co-chief, Division of Ambulatory Care, Women’s Health Programs, PCAP Services, Northwell Health (2013-Present)
Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (2011-Present)
Co-director, Advanced Clinical Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (2011-Present)
Director, Curriculum Development in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (2010-Present)
Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (2009-Present)
Site Coordinator, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies (2006-Present)
Associate Investigator, Clinical Track, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Northwell Health (2005-Present)
Medical Director, Family Planning Program, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (2005-Present)
Attending, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwell Health (1999-Present)
Associate Professor, Clinical Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York (1997-Present)
Academic Competition Judge, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Northwell Health (1996-Present)
Chair, Grand Rounds Coordinator, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1995-Present)
Medical Director, Prenatal Care Program, Northwell Health (1995-Present)
Head, Urogynecology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1993-Present)
Chief, Division of Ambulatory Care, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1989-Present)
Co-Chair, American Urogynecologic Society Foundation Development Committee (2012-2014)
Site Coordinator, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Glen Cove Family Practice Residency Program, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (2000-2010)
Attending, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1997-1999)
Site Leader, Medical Student Teaching Program Coordinator, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1995-2011)
Site Coordinator, Obstetrics and Gynecology, MS III, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1995-2010)
Assistant Attending, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1989-1999)
Assistant Professor, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1989-1997)
Associate Attending, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1985-1989)
Associate Attending, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queens Hospital Center (Now NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens) (1985-1989)
Director, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program, Queens Hospital Center (Now NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens) (1985-1989)
Career Related:
Member, Hofstra University Gala Committee (2013-Present); Editorial Program and Materials Review Board, National Association for Continence (2011-Present); Committee Chair, Library and Informatics Committee, Northwell Health (2010-Present); Consultant, The Dr. Oz Show, ZOCO Productions, Harpo, Inc. (2009-Present); Member, Hofstra Women in Leadership Advisory Group (2009-Present); Consultant, HDIS Inc., Olivette, MO (2009-Present); Committee Chair, Ambulatory Care Steering Committee (2008-Present); Member, George M. Estabrook Alumni Committee (2008-Present); Member, Professional Advisory Committee, Northwell Health (2006-Present); Member, Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women, Manhasset, NY (2002-Present); Member, Surgical Audit Committee, Northwell Health (1995-Present); Consultant, National Association for Continence, Charleston, SC (1995-Present); Chair, Ambulatory Care Clinical Coordination Committee (1995-Present); Faculty Advisor, Residency Admissions and Review Committee, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health (1990-Present); Elected to the Academy of Medical Educators, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (2017); Member, National Science Advisory Board, Women’s Health, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN (2002-2003); Member, Committee on Ethics, Northwell Health (1989-2012); Presenter in Field
Civic:
Faculty Mentor, Hofstra Medical Students for Choice (2013-Present); Chair, UJA Committee of Physicians and Dentists, Northwell Health (2010-Present); Board Member, Office of Professional Medical Conduct, New York State Department of Health (1999-Present); Student Cantor, Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown, CT (1997-Present); Member, Children’s Hearing, Education and Research, Inc., Yonkers, NY (1972-1982)
Creative Works:
Reviewer, International Urogynecology Journal (2008-Present); Reviewer, Journal of Medical Systems (1995-Present); Reviewer, Neurourology and Urodynamics (1995-Present); Reviewer, Obstetrics/Gynecology (1995-Present); Reviewer, International Journal of Urogynecology & Pelvic Floor Reconstruction (1995-Present); Contributing Editor, Your Pregnancy Magazine, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1996-2005); Reviewer, Primary Care Update for Ob/Gyns (1995-2005); Member, Editorial Board, Pause Magazine, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1995-1997); Author, “Mind Over Bladder: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Continence”; Author, “What Girls Have and Guys Don’t: Wouldn’t You Like to Know”; Author, “You’re Never to Old to Have Fun: Tips on Staying Healthy and Feeling Young”; Guest Editor, “Manual of Obstetrics,” Little Brown; Narrateur, “Reflections on Caring”; Narrateur, “L’Dor V’Dor-From Generation to Generation,” The Pen Woman Magazine, NLAPW; Narrateur, “Jeanne”; Narrateur, “Amazing Race”; Narrateur, “The Light Between Us,” Pen Woman Press, NLAPW; Narrateur, “Duet”; Narrator, “The Pen Woman”; Contributor, Numerous Chapter, Books; Contributor, Numerous Articles, Medical Journals; Contributor, Medically-Based Videos; Regular Contributor, Public Media; Contributor, Chapters, Books
Achievements:
Patents pending for confidence-building incontinence pad; Patents pending for pessary for treating vaginal prolapse; Patents pending for finger protector for surgeons; Patents pending for digital retractor; Patents pending for apparatus for monitoring detrusor pressure exerted by a bladder; Research in computerized voiding diary; Research in estrogen receptor variant structure and action, pregnancy and oral health, women’s health, urogynecology; Other patents pending for various medical devices and health-related equipment
Awards:
Recipient, Katz Women’s Institute Research Award, Northwell Health (2015-Present); Grantee, New York State Department of Health (2004-Present); Recipient, Faculty of the Second 100 Weeks Teaching Award, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (2017); Recipient, Arnold Fenton Award, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwell Health (2016); Recipient, Alumni Achievement Award, Hofstra University (2016); Recipient, Master Teacher Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology, SUNY Downstate Alumni Organization (2016); Honoree, Grantee of the Year, Susan G. Komen Foundation (2015); Recipient, Queens Impact Award, Queens Time Ledger (2015); Grantee, Long Island Jewish Medical Center Service Guild Grant for Prenatal Services (2015); Recipient, Women of Distinction Award, New York State Assembly (2014); Recipient, Hofstra University Alumni Achievement Award, Hofstra University Alumni Association (2012); Recipient, The George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award, Hofstra University Alumni Association (2008); Honoree, Award Finalist, Physician Hero, Health Care Heroes Award Program, Long Island Business News & North Fork Bank (Now Capital One), Service, Professional, Regional (2007); Recipient, Tita Monti Award for Outstanding Community Education, Northwell Health (2005); Recipient, National Faculty Award, The Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) (2005); Grantee, UJA Federation (Now UJA-Federation of New York) (2004-2014); Grantee, Queens Hospital’s Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Grant, Office of Population Affairs, Department of Health And Human Services (1990-2000); Recipient, Excellence in Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) (1997); Recipient, Dr. Harold Schulman Award for Excellence in Research (1985); Recipient, Research Grants
Memberships:
Member, Society of Women in Urology (2018-Present); Member, Executive Board, Susan G. Komen Greater NYC (2016-Present); Member, National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) (2012-Present); Regional Member, New York Chapter, American Osler Society (2010-Present); Member, Rodeph Shalom Synagogue Physicians Group (2009-Present); Member, Leo M. Davidoff Society, Albert Einstein College Medicine (2008-Present); Member, National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) (2006-Present); Member, New York Obstetrical Society (2005-Present); Member, Queens and Nassau Perinatal Networks (2004-Present); Member, Long Island Women’s Agenda (2002-Present); Member, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) (2000-Present); Member, Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology (Now Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction) (1999-Present); Member, Association of Women Surgeons (1999-Present); Board Member, Office of Professional Medical Conduct, New York State Department of Health (1999-Present); Member, International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) (1998-Present); Member, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) (1998-Present); Member, International Continence Society (ICS) (1996-Present); Member, Simons Foundation (1995-Present); Member, Public Information Division, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1995-Present); Member, American Urological Association (1995-Present); Member, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1988-Present); Member, The Medical Society of the State of New York (1985-Present); Member, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) (2017); Co-chair, Development Committee, American Urogynecologic Society Foundation (2012-2014); Member, Workshop Organizer, National Association for Continence (2012); Co-chair Foundation Development, National Association for Continence (1999-2011); Member, Public Relations Committee, American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) (1998-1999); Consultant, Planned Parenthood of New York City (1986-1992); Member, Breast Cancer Detection and Screening Program, New York Division, American Cancer Society, Inc. (1985-1990); Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society; Member, Women in Leadership Advisory Board, Hofstra University
Family:
Daughter of Gilbert Rabin; Zita Rabin
Married Barbara Friedlander
Children: Aaron
Hobbies:
Medical and Creative Writing; Music; Swimming; Medical Device Development
Biography Source(s):
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare – 2011-2012, 8th Edition (pub. 2011)
