Carmen Hoffman, MS2

Carmen Hoffman is a medical student in the Class of 2018. She is a native of Arizona and attended Arizona State University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy. When she has finished school (in the far, far-off future), she hopes to pursue a career in medical ethics. To contact Carmen, please e-mail her at carmenhoffman[at]email.arizona.edu.

Research, Scholarly Project

The Ins and Outs of Migraines

By Carmen Hoffman, MS2

Approximately 9% of men and 24% of women will experience migraine headache. The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Survey lists migraine as the 7th highest cause of disability. Those affected with the condition can experience a significantly decreased...

Ethics, Students

The Ethics of Medical Education

By Carmen Hoffman, MS2

The teaching of medical ethics has become an integral aspect of medical education. These courses aim to prepare students for future issues they may face involving informed consent, futility, and conscientious objection as well as aiding us in...