George Hanak

Physician, anatomist, medical educator, and academic leader with more than two decades of progressive experience in higher education, biomedical sciences, allied health education, and academic administration. Demonstrated expertise in undergraduate and graduate instruction, curriculum design, cadaver-based anatomy, laboratory management, student mentoring, faculty leadership, accreditation, and institutional assessment. Committed to integrating foundational biomedical sciences with clinically relevant instruction to prepare students for successful careers in medicine and the health professions.

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Biology - Allegheny College - Meadville, Pennsylvania

(2024-01)

Serve as Adjunct Faculty within the Department of Biology, providing undergraduate instruction in human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology for students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and other health professions. Develop and deliver rigorous lecture and laboratory experiences that integrate foundational biomedical sciences with clinically relevant applications, emphasizing scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice.

• Design and deliver comprehensive lecture and laboratory instruction in Anatomy & Physiology I and II.
• Develop course curricula, syllabi, laboratory exercises, practical examinations, and competency-based assessments.
• Integrate anatomy, physiology, histology, and clinical correlations to strengthen conceptual understanding.
• Utilize anatomical models, microscopy, laboratory investigations, and clinically based case discussions to reinforce classroom instruction.
• Incorporate active-learning methodologies including collaborative learning, guided inquiry, and problem-solving exercises.
• Employ visual learning strategies and clinically relevant analogies to simplify complex anatomical and physiological concepts while promoting long-term knowledge retention.
• Provide individualized academic advising, tutoring, remediation, and career mentoring.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty in ongoing curriculum refinement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developed the Human Anatomy & Physiology curriculum sequence.
• Created and implemented a new Medical Terminology curriculum.
• Expanded laboratory instruction emphasizing inquiry-based learning and scientific reasoning.
• Designed clinically focused laboratory exercises connecting biomedical sciences with healthcare practice.
• Fostered a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, professionalism, and lifelong learning.

Associate Professor, Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program - Chatham University - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

(2023-08 - 2024-08)

• Clinical Application of Basic Sciences I (PA 602)
• Clinical Application of Basic Sciences II (PA 603)

Doctor of Medicine - Medicine - University Medical School of Pécs