Background
Karmen, Arthur was born on February 25, 1930 in New York City. Son of Hyman and Belle (Schneiderman) Karmen.
educator physician science administrator
Karmen, Arthur was born on February 25, 1930 in New York City. Son of Hyman and Belle (Schneiderman) Karmen.
AB, New York University, 1950; Doctor of Medicine, New York University, 1954.
Intern, assistant resident in medicine Bellevue Hospital, New York City, 1954-1956. Member research staff National Heart Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, 1956-1963. Associate professor radiology and medicine Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1963-1968.
Professor pathology and medicine New York University School Medicine, New York City, 1968-1971. Professor, chairman department laboratory medicine Albert Einstein College Medicine, Yeshiva University, Bronx, New York, since 1971.
Member American Society Clinical Investigation (emeritus), American Association Clinical Chemistry (Van Slyke award New York Metropolitan branch 1979, Outstanding Contributions award 1991).
Married Marcia Benham, January 12, 1955. Children: Peter, Carol, Richard.