Safa A Al-Arabi

Safa A Al-Arabi is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She coordinates the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Track and contributes to the MSN Program.

• PhD in Nursing from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
• MSc in Nursing Education from The Catholic University of America
• MSc in Public Health from Jordan's University of Science and Technology
• Clinical Nurse Leader Certification
• Online Teaching Certification from UTMB

Her research focuses on interprofessional education (IPE) for addressing PTSD and migraine/headache disorders in healthcare professionals and first responders. Recent work emphasizes innovative educational strategies to bridge diagnostic and treatment gaps in chronic conditions.

Selected trends in her 2024–2025 presentations include:

• Advocating for PTSD awareness through IPE
• Improving migraine diagnosis and treatment
• Developing patient-centered educational initiatives
• Collaborative curriculum design for CNL programs

Scientific recognition includes:

• School of Nursing Hall of Fame Award (2019)
• Good Samaritan Foundation Award (2019)
• Multiple Outstanding Faculty awards (2008–2020)

She leads the UTMB SON MultiMedia Lab and contributes to initiatives like the Engage Me Series for patient-focused care.