Posted by Rick Taylor on Aug 05, 2019
During the August 2, 2019 meeting, PP Michelle Mullaly (Sponsor) introduced our newest member, Reverend Dr. Michael E. Polnik, to the Rotary Club of Canton. PP Michelle had the following to say about Michael:

Dr. Polnik is an ordained Christian minister and bioethicist with a Doctorate of Professional Studies in Bioethics Ethics and Healthcare Policy through Albany Medical College's Alden March Institute of Bioethics. His master's degree in Clinical Bioethics was obtained through the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Michael's specializations within bioethics include: Christian bioethics, mental health bioethics, policy, and clinical bioethics. 
 

Professionally, Dr. Polnik owns and operates Stark Bioethics Consulting in Ohio, where he offers advice, training, and strategies for contemporary ethical and policy issues. Additionally, he works as an adjunct professor of philosophy at Walsh University and Notre Dame College. His current position is Director of Compliance and Quality Control at Pathway CFC. 

Michael offers his time, talent, and education to community boards and committees. He served on the Internal Review Board and Bioethics Committee for Aultman Hospital. He lives in Canton, Ohio with his three children.