Dr. Morawa has served on the faculty in the School of Medicine's Department of Orthopedics since 1974. He has leadership experience, in multiple clinical settings, as the Chief of orthopedic and surgical programs since 1978. In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Morawa practices medicine in Dearborn.

He is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Medicine and completed his Internship at Oakwood Hospital and Residency at Wayne State University. Dr. Morawa is Board Certified in Orthopedics and is a member of the Michigan State Medical Society, the Wayne County Medical Society, The Association for Arthritic Hip and Knee Surgery, the Society for Arthritic Joint Surgery, the Academic Orthopedic Society, the Detroit Academy of Orthopedics, the Mid American Orthopedic Association and many others.

Dr. Morawa was honored by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons with the Education Achievement Program. Not only is he a scholar in the field of Orthopedic Surgery, but he is also active in his community. He has won several awards from community groups, such as Variety Clubs International, Freedom Shrine Award, Variety Club Heart Award, Dearborn Health Council and a special award from the Spirit of Detroit for his work with juvenile amputees.

Dr. Morawa is an accomplished speaker and is well published. He has received grant funding for research in the use of myoelectric controls, computer assisted surgery and the use of other assistive robotic devices. His research and publications have made him a sought after speaker at meetings both nationally and internationally.

Dean Mentzer said "I am confident that Dr. Morawa's talent and skills; his many years of compassionate practice; and his experience in medical student education will substantially enrich our orthopedic surgery program."