Dr A.W.S.Fowziya entered the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo in 1977 as an undergraduate to pursue the DAMS Program (Diploma in Ayurvadic Medicine and Surgery). She continued her association with the Institute by joining as an academic in 1984 as Temporary Anatomy Demonstrator; then she was appointed as Assistant Lecturer (Probationary) in 1985.09.09, and promoted as Senior lecturer Grade I in 1997.04.01. Dr A.W.S.Fowziya received her postgraduate qualification: MPhil in Unani Medicine from the University of Colombo in 1997. She serves the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo as a Senior Lecturer in Unani Clinical Medicine at present.
During Dr A.W.S.Fowziya’s tenure in the Institute, she was appointed to various Academic as well as Administrative positions. She has served as the Head of the Unani Section, Head of the Department of Unani Clinical Medicine (Moalejat), Visiting Physician at National Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Borella, Student counselor etc. she has established Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer unit(Regimenal Therapy) in the department of Unani clinical medicine .