Dr. Reinette Bester qualified as a doctor at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. After her graduation she undertook specialist paediatric training in University of Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. Before joining Mediclinic Welcare Hospital she worked in private practice at Robonson Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa and for four years at Blaauwberg Netcare Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.