Dr Chawdhery Muhammad Shafi is a consultant rheumatologist who has carried out excessive research in this field. He was selected in 1991 as international member of American College of Rheumatology, Atlanta which is at present the biggest research centre on arthritis, and rheumatism care-taker institute in the world. In addition, the renowned doctor has many blus and distinction to his credit, and is a member of French Rheumatism Association and British Geriatric Society. He selected France for his postgraduate medical qualifications since he found Frence most advanced in rheumatology, as more attention is given there on training by teachers.