Leon Polnay

Background

Polnay, Leon was born on October 4, 1946 in Leigh-on-Sea, England. Son of Robert and Sadie (Galinsky) Polnay.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, London U., 1968; Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, London U., 1971; D of Obstetrics, Royal College Obstetricians, 1975.

Career

House physician, surgeon, London Hospital, 1971-1972; senior house officer, St. Mary's Hospital, London, 1972-1973; senior house officer, W. Middle Hospital, London, 1973-1974; senior house officer, St. Mary's Hospital, 1974-1975; lecturer, Charing Cross Hospital, London, 1975-1978; senior lecturer, Nottingham (England) University, 1978-1989; reader in child health, Nottingham (England) University, since 1984.

Achievements

• Leon Polnay has been listed as a noteworthy Child health educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Community Pediatrics

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Membership

Fellow Royal College of Physicians (examiner since 1984). Member British Pediatric Association (assistant secretary since 1984, academic board 1985-1988), Working Parts Health Needs of School Age Children (chair since 1992).

Interests

• Avocations: music, walking.

Connections

Married Janet Carole Kafka, April 8, 1973. Children: Jonathan Samuel, Adam Charles.

Father:

Robert Polnay

Mother:

Sadie (Galinsky) Polnay

Spouse:

Janet Carole Kafka

child:

Jonathan Samuel Polnay

child:

Adam Charles Polnay