Roger Joseph Ferland, M.D.
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CURRICULUM VITAE 

Roger Joseph Ferland, M.D.
Born: Central Falls, Rhode Island     November 26, 1954
Business Addresses: 695 Eddy Street , Providence, RI  02905
401-331-0669     Fax  401-331-9499                                                            

Education and Training:
Tulane University School of Arts and Sciences New Orleans, LA Bachelor of Science, Biology 1976 Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA Doctor of Medicine 1980
Internship: Rhode Island Hospital
Brown University Providence, RI Combined Internal Medicine / General Surgery 1981
Residency: Women and Infants Hospital Brown University Providence, RI Categorical Obstetrics and Gynecology 1984

Professional Experience:
Private Practice, General OB/GYN Providence, RI 1984-1992
Private Practice of Obstetrics,Gynecology and Endoscopic Surgery, Providence R.I., 1992-Present 

Faculty Appointments:
Clinical Instructor In Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brown University 1984-1989
Clinical Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brown University 1989-2003
Chief, Gynecologic Attending Team, Women and Infants Hospital, 3/2000-Present
Member, Faculty of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Brown University 1997-present    
Clinical Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brown University 2003-present  

Membership in Professional Organizations:
National:
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology , District One Junior Fellow Advisor, 2003-present
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
International:
International Society Gynecologic Endoscopists

Licensure:
Federal Licensing Exam 1980
Rhode Island # MD 6030
Massachusetts # 222197
Louisiana # 15780 (inactive since 1/1/99)

Board Certification:
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Certificate # 22706, valid 2/96 - 12/06

Awards:
"Excellence in Teaching Award" Brown and Tufts University Medical Students 1982
"Outstanding Resident in Laparoscopy" American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 1984
Resident's Teaching Award  : "In appreciation for your devotion and genuine interest in Resident teaching in both the Operating Room and Clinic setting" given by the Brown University, Women and Infants Hospital Ob/GYN Residents Class of 1995 , June 1995
Resident’s Teaching Award: Women and Infants Hospital Ob/GYN Residents Class of 1999.  June 1999
"Top Teacher of the Year Award",  Women and Infants Hospital , given by the Full Time Faculty,  2000, 2002, 2003
Excellence in Surgical Teaching Award, Women and Infants graduating Resident’s class of 2000
Excellence in Surgical Teaching Award, Women and Infants graduating Resident’s class of 2001
"Above and Beyond Award", Women and Infants graduating Resident's class of 2003
Medical Staff Distinguished Service Award, Women and Infants Hospital, 2004

Hospital Affiliations:
Woman and Infants Hospital Providence, R.I. Attending Gynecologic Surgeon, Chief- Gyn Attending Team
Rhode Island Hospital , Providence, R.I. Assistant Attending Gynecologic Surgeon

Committee Appointments:
1.Medical Staff Executive Committee Women and Infants Hospital, 1985-1988
2.Obstetrical Review Committee Women and Infants Hospital, 1988-1990
3.Chairman, Instument and Technique Committee Women and Infants Hospital, 1985-1989
4.Perinatal Subcommittee Women and Infants Hospital, 1991-1993
5.Department of OB/GYN Executive Committee Women and Infants Hospital, 1994-1996
6.Operating Room Committee Women and Infants Hospital, 1995-1998
7.Mortality and Morbidity Committee Women and Infants Hospital, 1995-1998
8.Ob/GYN Specialty Advisory Committee Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Rhode Island, 1991- present
9. Instrument and Technique Committee Women and Infants Hospital, 1995-1997
10. Chairman- OR Committee Women and Infants Hospital 1996-1998
11. Claims Committee, Women and Infants Professional Liability Insurance Group, 1995- 1997
12.Surgical Procedures Subcommittee, Women and Infants Hospital, 1995- present
13. Women and Infants  Medical Staff Association, Women & Infants Hospital- Secretary 1/2000
14. Women and Infants Medical Staff Association, President Elect 11/2000-11/2001
15.  President, Women and Infants Medical Staff Association, 11/2001-11/2003
16. Immediate Past President, Women and Infants Medical Staff Association, 12/03-12/04

Editorial Reviewer:
Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
1994 - present

Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals:
1.Ferland, R., Chadwick, D. et al. " An Ectopic Pregnancy in the Upper Retroperitoneum Following in Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET)", Obstetrics and Gynecology 1991: vol78(3):544-546
2. Robbins, M., Ferland, R. "Laparoscopic Hysterectomy using Harmonic Scalpel LCS", Journal of American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists" May 1995, v2:339-343
3. Ferland, R. " Endometrial Ablation for Chronic Menrorrhagia" American Academy of Family Physicians Clinical Update n. 204, May 1996
4. Ferland, R. "TeLinde's Operative Gynecology" Book Review, Journal of American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists" August 1997, v4:536-537
5. Ferland, R., Rosenblatt, P. “Ureteral Compromise after Laparoscopic Burch Colpopexy”, Journal of American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists" May 1999, 6:217-219
6. Myers, D., Peipert, J, Rosenblatt, P., Ferland, R, Jackson, N. “Patient Satisfaction with Laparoscopic Burch Retropubic Urethropexy”, Journal of Reproductive Medicine November 2000, v 45: 939-943
7. Ferland, R., Mulani, D., Campbell, PK. "Evaluation of a sprayable polyethylene glycol adhesion barrier in a porcine efficacy model" Human Reproduction December 2001 v16:2718-2723
8. Johns DA, Ferland R, Dunn R.Initial feasibility study of a sprayable hydrogel adhesion barrier system in patients undergoing laparoscopic ovarian surgery. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc.  2003 Aug;10(3):334-8

Book Publications:
Ferland, R. and Amaral, J., Comparative Post Operative Adhesion Formation Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Porcine Model Using Electrosurgery, Laser, and Ultrasonically Activated Scalpel, in Pelvic Surgery Adhesion Formation and Prevention, New York, Springer-Verlag 1997, 246-247
Ferland, R. Adhesions, Recognition, Management, Prevention, in Laparoscopic Complications, Isaacson, K ed. Philadelphia, Elsevier, in press, 1/1/05

Other Publications:
1.Ferland,R. Adler, L. "Medical and Surgical Management of Uterine Atony", Rhode Island Medical Journal 1990: Dec: 85-82 v73:626-627
2.Amaral, J., Ferland, R. "Agenesis of the Gallbladder, Laparoscopic Diagnosis" Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy, 1993 vol 3(4) :337-341
3.Dubel, G., Ferland, R., Murphy, T, Frishman, G. “The Emerging Role of Uterine Artery Embolization in the management of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids”, Rhode Island Medical Journal 2000: October v83:305-311

Presentations/Abstracts:
1.McDuff, H., Ferland, R. "Abdominal Hysterectomy for Benign Disease"
American College Of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Clinical Meeting, 1984
2.Amaral, J.F., Ferland,R.J. and C. Chrostek. "Laparoscopic Porcine
Cholecystectomy Utilizing an Ultrasonic Scalpel", Proceedings of the
American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago. October, 1991
3.Ferland, Roger J., Amaral, Joseph, " The Harmonic Scalpel as a New Laparoscopic Energy Source",  Proceedings of the International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy AAGL 21st Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL September 26, 1992
4.Ferland, R., Smith, M., "Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Complicated by Mullerian Fusion Defects and Anomalous Urinary Tract Infection" Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL Annual Meeting, November 14, 1993, San Francisco, CA
5.Amaral, J., Chrostek, C., Ferland, R., "A 5 mm Ultrasonically Activated Scalpel-Preliminary Animal and Clinical Results."
Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL Annual Meeting, November 14, 1993, San Francisco, CA
6. Resection of Left Cornual Ectopic Pregnancy Using the Ultrasonically Activated Scalpel. Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL Annual Meeting, October, 1994, New York, N.Y.
7. Depth of Tissue Injury During Culdotomy Using Ultrasonically Activated Scalpel. Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL Annual Meeting, October, 1994, New York, N.Y.
8. Cost Comparison Between Abdominal and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy at the Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL Annual Meeting, October, 1994, New York, N.Y.
9. Laparoscopically Assisted Hysterectomy: Ultrasonically Activated Coagulating Shears vs. Bipolar Electrocautery. Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 24th Annual Meeting, November11,1995,Orlando,FL
10.Potential Uses of an AAGL Address on the Internet. Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 24th Annual Meeting, November 11, 1995, Orlando, FL
11. 5 mm Laparoscopic Coagulating Shears" Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 26th Annual Meeting, September 24, 1997 Seattle, Washington
12. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy using Harmonic Scalpel. I. Atlas, R. Ferland Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 26th Annual Meeting, September 24, 1997 Seattle, Washington
13. Uterine Artery Ligation using Ultrasonically Activated Scalpel, Ferland, R. International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy Annual Meeting, February 1998, Sun City, South Africa
14. 150 Cases of Uterine Artery Ligation using Ultrasonically Activated Scalpel, Ferland, R, Miller, C., Kauko, M. Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 27th Annual Meeting, November 10-15, 1999, Atlanta, Georgia.
15. Evaluation of a Sprayable, Absorbable Adhesion Barrier in a Large Animal Model. Ferland, R, Campbell, P, et al. Proceedings of World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 27th Annual Meeting, November, 2000, Orlando, Florida

Invited Presentations (National and International):
1."The Use of Laser in Gynecologic Procedures" Senior Resident Thesis, Women and Infants Hospital, 1984
2.Davis and Geck Film Series 1984 "Sacrospinous Colpopexy" Assist to Dr. David Nichols
3."Operative Laparoscopy for General Surgeons" Roger Williams General Hospital, Brown University Course in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, 1990
4."Milestones of Operative Laparoscopy" "Complications and Management" "Commonly Encountered GYN Pathology" Rhode Island Hospital Department of Surgery Course in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, July 1990-March 1991
5."History of Long Term Steroid Contraception" "Patient Selection and Management" "Insertion and Removal Techniques" Norplant Training Practicum , Women and Infants Hospital, 1991 , Rhode Island Department of Health 1991
6."Milestones of Development in Operative Laparoscopy" Update in Operative Laparoscopy Women and Infants Hospital, 1991
7."Complications and Management" "Common GYN Problems" Rhode Island Hospital Dept. of Surgery Course in Advanced Laparoscopic Techniques July 1991- July 1992
8."Complications and Management of Laparoscopy" "Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy and Oophorectomy" "Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy" Medical Colloquia Course in Advanced Laparoscopy Memorial Southwest Hospital, Houston, TX 2/29/92
9."Laparoscopic Suturing Demonstration" Medical Colloquia Course in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Arizona State University/Good Samaritan Hospital Phoenix, AZ 1991-1992
10."Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy and Oophorectomy" U.S. Surgical Corp. LAVH Workshop Norwalk, CT 11/21/92
11."Laparoscopic Hysterectomy" "Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy and Oophorectomy" "Laparoscopic Retropubic Cystourethropexy" Medical Colloquia Course in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Phoenix, AZ 12/92
12."Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Complications and Management" Bergin County Medical Society Sufferin, NJ 1/13/93
13."Instrumentation and Room Set-up" "Laparoscopic Salpingectomy and Ectopic Pregnancy" "Laparoscopic Appendectomy" Medical Colloquia Phoenix AZ 1/14/93-1/17/93
14."Laparoscopic Suturing Demonstration" Medical Colloquia Kapiolani Medical Center Honolulu, Hawaii 1/30/93-2/1/93
15."Controversies in the Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic Pregnancy" Fairfield County OB/GYN Society Stamford, CT 2/3/93
16."Laparoscopic Hysterectomy" "Laparosocpic Hysterectomy using Harmonic Scalpel" Live Surgical Demonstration: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy St. Francis Medical Center Milwaukee, WI April 1-3, 1993
17."Laparoscopic Instrumentation, Room Set-up" "Laparosocpic Oophorectomy, Ovarian Cystectomy" Mercy Hospital Springfield, MA 4/22-24/1993
18."The Use of Harmonic Scalpel in Gynecologic Procedures" Women and Infants Hospital Providence, RI 9/1993
19."Advances in the Harmonic Scalpel" "Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Laparosonic Coagulating Shears" (Live Surgical Demonstration) St. Francis Hospital, "Laparoscopic Advances in OB/GYN" Milwaukee, WI April 15-16, 1994
20."Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy" "Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy" "Laparoscopic Myomectomy" Society de Gynecologia, Lisbon, Portugal April 5, 1992
21."Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy" Gynecology Grand Rounds, Hospitale Ste. Maria Lisbon, Portugal April 8, 1992
22. "Laparoscopic Management of Pelvic Masses" "Laparoscopic Energy Sources" "Laparoscopic Bladder Neck Suspension" Baystate Medical Center Endoscopic Surgery Course Cancun, Mexico January 2-7,1994
23."Advances with the Harmonic Scalpel, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy" St. Francis Medical Center Milwaukee, WI March 15-18, 1994
24."Endometrial Ablation" "Hysteroscopic Resection" Women and Infants Hospital Providence, RI June 3, 1994
25. "Advances of the Harmonic Scalpel" Center for Education, Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN January 1994
26. "Laparoscopic Retropubic Cystourethropexy" "Laparoscopic Supracervical vs. Total Hysterectomy" "Laparoscopic Management of Endometriomata" Second Annual Latin American Congress of Videolaparoscopy Rio de Janiero, Brazil September 1994
27."New Endoscopic Equipment" " Management of Ovarian Endometriomas" Baystate Medical Center Endoscopic Surgery Course Tuft's University Cancun, Mexico January 1995
28. “Laparoscopic Management of Pelvic Pain with Harmonic Scalpel.” OB/GYN Grand Rounds, Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ July 1999
29. "Adhesion Prevention Strategies" Ob/GYN Grand Rounds, Women and Infants Hospital, Providence, RI ,December 1999
30. “Ultrasonically Activated Scalpel for Myomectomy” International Federation of OB/GYN (FIGO) September 2000, Washington, DC

Research Experience/Grants:
6/2004 "Oxyplex/AP Gel Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery" adhesion barrier pilot study, $15,000.
9/1999 "Stop DUB" Study, (subinvestigator)
6/ 1999 “Adhesion Model Lab”. A study for the development of a large animal (porcine) model for intraperitoneal adhesions. Efficacy studies were then conducted to test a new adhesion barrier material. $29,357.00 Confluent Surgical, Inc. (Principal Investigator)
1997-1999 Consultant to Davol, Inc. for development of a fluid management system (“Aquasens”) for use in operative hysteroscopy. $16,000.00
1992-94 Porcine Research for development of the Ultrasonically activated scalpel. Developed clinical applications for and tested new designs of the Harmonicâ Scalpel in the porcine model. Ultracision, Inc. $25,000.00
1998 “ A Multicenter, Double Blind, Randomized Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopausal Women” Advanced Care 97-008P (Sub-investigator)
1997 “A Clinical Evaluation of the Effects of Estradiol TD and Ethicombi TD, Used Sequentially, on Estradiol-Induced Endometrial Hyperplasia” Ethical EPCOUS 01 (Sub-investigator)
1997 “ A Multicenter, Double Blind, Randomized Comparision of Continuous Oral Estradiol-Drospirenone Combinatiopns and Continuous Oral Estradiol, Examining the Effect on Endometrium, Symptoms, and Bleeding Patterns in Postmenopausal Women” Berlex 96097 (Sub-investigator)
1997 “An Open Label, Non-Comparitive, Multicenter Study to Evaluate Contraceptive Efficacy, Cycle Control and Safety of a One-Compartment all-EVA Vaginal Ring” Organon CCVR-VAG (Principal Investigator)
1994 “A Study to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of Progestasert (Intrauterine Progesterone System) for Endometrial Protection in Postmenopausal Women given Oral Conjugated Estrogen Replacement Therapy” ALZA C94-035-05 (Sub-Investigator)

For more information go to DR. Ferland's website at:
http://www.gynspecialists.org/