Monica Gerrek
About Monica Gerrek
Monica Gerrek serves as the Co-Director of the Center for Biomedical Ethics and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioethics at Case Western Reserve University. She has extensive experience in clinical bioethics and education, currently working at multiple institutions in Ohio since 2013.
Work at The MetroHealth System
Monica Gerrek serves as the Co-Director of the Center for Biomedical Ethics at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the development and implementation of ethical practices within the healthcare setting. Previously, she worked as the Director of Ethics Education at the same institution from 2011 to 2016, where she focused on educating healthcare professionals about ethical decision-making in clinical practice.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at The MetroHealth System, Monica Gerrek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioethics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, a position she has held since 2016. She also serves as a Clinical Bioethicist and Educator at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio, since 2013. Furthermore, she is an Adjunct Faculty member at Northeast Ohio Medical University, contributing to the academic development of future healthcare professionals.
Education and Expertise
Monica Gerrek has a strong academic background in bioethics and related fields. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Kansas. She also holds a Master of Arts from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University. This diverse educational foundation supports her expertise in bioethics, clinical practice, and education.
Previous Experience in Bioethics
Before her current roles, Monica Gerrek worked as a Senior Research Associate and Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Bioethics at Case Western Reserve University from 2011 to 2016. Her previous experience also includes a position as a Lecturer at Cleveland State University from 2010 to 2014. These roles have contributed to her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of bioethics.