Zaven completed his undergraduate degree at Rice University, received his MD from Baylor College of Medicine, and graduated from the internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is now a faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine and works closely with medical students and residents. He is highly respected for his compassionate care of patients from all backgrounds and for his patient willingness to teach students and residents. He is always eagerly looking out for ways to innovate the educational experience and adjust curricula to better fit his learners.