Faculty Profile: Joseph C. Gregorek

Accreditations

B.A.        "Cum laude", St. Bonaventure University, 1961 (Philosophy)

M.S.        Catholic University of America, 1964 (General Biology)

               Theological Studies -- Catholic University of America,  1961-1965

               Ordination -- Roman Catholic Priest - Diocese of Erie, 1965

Ph.D.      Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1973 (Anatomy and Clinical Pathology)

    Undergraduate Studies:

          Gannon College

          Duquesne University

          University of Pennsylvania

    Post-graduate Research - University of Rochester: Strong Memorial Hospital

Courses Taught

Dr. Gregorek teaches

• Histology
• Embryology
• Human Gross Anatomy
• Physiology
• Introductory Pathology.

His research interests involve the pineal body and brain function.

Father Gregorek is actively involved in medical ethics studies.

Honor Societies

• Darbaker Award for most outstanding research in photomicroscopy: Pennsylvania Academy of  Science, 1977
• One of main characters in a novel reflecting on my life and experiences in Witness to Treason by  Millie J. Ragasta, Doubleday and Co., 1977
• Nominee:  Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship, 1985
• Richard E. Eby Humanitarian Award, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California, 1988
• The Dr. Edward E. Rosenbaum "Humanism in Medicine Award", College of Osteopathic Medicine of  the Pacific, 1992
• The Pope John XXIII Excellence in Teaching Award, Straling Leadership Institute of the Diocese of  San Bernardino
• Dedicatee: Reaching Out To Patients, Department of Radiologic Technology, Gannon University.    
  Gannon University Press, 1992 
• Gannon University Annual Physician Award named "Rev. Joseph C. Gregorek, Ph.D. Award for  Service to Humanity in Medicine"
• Honorary Chaplain : Arrowhead Desert Valley Chapter of the Knights of Columbus in California
• Vicar Forane: Dean of the Gannon University Priests. This episcopal honor confers the title of   "Very
  Reverend" and permits the writing of the initials "V.F." after the name.
• St. Peter and St. Paul parish dedicated their new library as the “Father Joe Gregorek Parish Library”,
  Rancho  Cucamonga, California, January 2011.
• Distinguished Faculty Award, Gannon University, April 2011.
  
   

Professional Experience

• Adjunct Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine : The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 2005 - Present
• Associate Professor of Anatomy: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, 1979 - 1985
• Professor of Pathology: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, 1985 - 1992
• Acting Assistant Dean of Basic Sciences: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, 1988 - 1989
• Assistant Dean of Basic Sciences: College of Osteopathic Medicine of  the Pacific, 1989 - 1990
• Associate Dean of Basic Sciences: College of Osteopathic Medicine of  the Pacific, 1990 - 1992
• Adjunct Pathology Professor: Southern California College of Optometry,1988 – 1992

Professional Societies

•Adjunct Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine : The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 

• American Society of Clinical Pathologists
• American Association of Anatomists
• Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences
• Virginia Academy of Sciences
• Southern Society of Anatomists
• Electron Microscopy Society of America
• American Association for Higher Education
   

Service

• Resident Priest:  Catholic Parishes of St. Ann, St. Casimir and Holy Family
• Dean of Gannon University Priests
• Chairperson: PA AHEC Research Network, Penn State University Medical Center, Hershey, PA
• Consultant: Primary Care Research Coordinating Council, Penn State University Medical Center, Hershey, PA
• Board of Directors: Northwest Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center
• Diocesan Medical/Moral Advisory Committee
• Saint Vincent Health Center Bioethics Committee
• Medical Research Committee, Pilot Study on Leuprolide Acetate, Hamot Medical Center, Erie,PA