As an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Shafiq cares for patients with challenging acute injuries and a wide variety of chronic problems secondary to trauma. Dr. Shafiq is very active in teaching and research. He gives lectures and teaches medical students, residents and fellows on a daily basis both at Johns Hopkins and at regional, national, and international courses. He has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and his current research focuses on improving surgical outcomes for trauma patients.