Bushra Manakatt

Bushra Manakatt is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and certifications in Interprofessional Education (IPE), she specializes in chronic disease management, telemedicine, and community health initiatives. Her work bridges nursing education with practical applications in diabetes care and virtual health interventions.

• Education: DNP (UTMB), MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner, UTMB), BSN (University of Kerala), BS (Chemistry, University of Kerala)
• Certifications: IPE Facilitator, Apple Teacher, SCOARE Faculty Mentor, TED Microlectures

Her research focuses on interprofessional education models to enhance diabetes management through lifestyle interventions and telehealth. She has led grants on community gardens for temporary housing shelters and virtual postoperative care optimization.

Awards & Honors:

• Good Samaritan Bronze Award (2020, 2021, 2023, 2024)
• UT System Distinguished Professor (2023)
• Eisenhauer Biegert Faculty Award (2022)
• Academy of Master Teachers (2023)

She has presented extensively on IPE strategies at conferences including the Texas Educator’s Academies Collaborative for Health Professions and the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses Global Surgical Conference.