After graduating with commendation as a medical doctor from Glasgow University, Scotland, Dr Sumiati pursued her training in anaesthesiology & intensive care. She completed her training in 2003 and became a fellow of the Faculty of Anaesthesia of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Dr Sumiati returned to Malaysia in 2004 and practised in the Department of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care of HUKM as a Specialist and Lecturer. Armed with a strong passion in Anaesthesiology, Dr Sumiati has obtained vast knowledge in all areas of anaesthesia and intensive care. Her past experiences include the clinical management of patients requiring different areas of anaesthesia and the training and supervision of postgraduate students pursuing a Masters in Anaesthesiology in HUKM.