Dr Nurhidayati Binte Mohamed Suphan was a Mendaki Award winner and an IDB scholar. She received her medical degree from the National University of Singapore and completed her advanced specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. As part of her training, she has worked in various hospitals in Singapore; mainly in the National University Hospital. She was involved in various research and journal publications including randomised controlled trials while working in NUH. She was also a tutor to the medical students in the National University of Singapore as well as an examiner during the medical students’ exams. While working full time, she completed her masters degree with a merit in executive business administration from the Hull University in 2016.

Together with six other doctors, Dr Nurhidayati founded the Muslim Healthcare Professionals in Singapore in 2004. She continues to actively contributes to the community in her free time. She was one of the doctors selected to go on the Singapore Haj Medical Team to Saudi Arabia, Rotary Club to Brazil and Raleigh to Myammar.

Her interests are varied and include travelling so that she may learn the culture of the different communities. She is passionate and dedicated towards providing a holistic care to her patients. She was given an EXSA award in 2009 by Spring Singapore/Singhealth Services in recognition of her contribution and commitment to excellent service. She is still active in the Muslim Healthcare Professionals Association and Geng Sihat to help the community strive towards a healthier lifestyle.