The Taghva Family Experiential Learning Fund

Created by a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine alumnus, the Taghva Family Experiential Learning Fund reflects a belief that the best physicians are not only technically exceptional—but also deeply human, intellectually curious, and grounded by a sense of purpose beyond the clinic.

As a medical student at Hopkins, Dr. Alex Taghva received summer support that allowed him to explore both science and art: conducting early research in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation, while also studying music at the Peabody Conservatory. This dual experience—bridging rigorous research with creative expression—shaped his path as a neurosurgeon and as a person. Dr. Taghva has generously committed $20,000 toward the $100,000 goal, but we still need your help.

Each summer, the Taghva Fund supports one medical student in pursuing a meaningful experiential learning opportunity—whether through research, music, creative inquiry, or interdisciplinary exploration. These experiences help students develop empathy, resilience, and a broader vision of what it means to heal.

Your support ensures that future physicians have the freedom to grow not only as clinicians, but as well-rounded, thoughtful leaders—ready to meet the evolving challenges of modern medicine with imagination, integrity, and heart.