A graduate of Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Dr. Chawla did her post –graduation in Internal Medicine from Government Medical College, Patiala. After completing her post-graduation in Internal Medicine in 2001, Dr. Chawla worked in the Department of Emergency Medicine in Fortis Hospital, Mohali till December 2009. During this period spanning 8 years, she gained vast experience in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical problems of practically all medical sub-specialties. She is presently a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Since December 2009 is heading the Department of Clinical Preventive Medicine.