Rubab Qureshi, PhD, MD, MBBS

Associate Professor

Division of Nursing Science

Newark

ACK 362

(973) 353-1041

Specialty: Social determinants of health, systematic review, sexual and gender minorities health, health inequities, cultural competence, immigrant health

  • Advancing Nursing Education and Simulation
  • Maternal, Child, and Family Health
  • Population and Global Health

With a multidisciplinary background that includes a medical degree and a PhD in Urban Systems, Dr. Qureshi’s work bridges clinical medicine, public health, and social science to examine how structural and social determinants shape health outcomes.

An experienced educator, Dr. Qureshi is committed to fostering critical thinking and real-world application of knowledge among graduate nursing students. She has chaired numerous Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects and has integrated systematic review methodologies into DNP education, contributing to curricular innovation and competency-based learning.

Dr. Qureshi is actively engaged in service at the school and university levels, including leadership roles in curriculum development and program evaluation. She also collaborates nationally and internationally on research and education initiatives, advancing nursing science and health equity.

Education & Training

  • PhD: Urban Systems Joint Program: New Jersey Institute of Technology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ.
  • MD: Certification Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, USA
  • MBBS: Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.

Research/Scholarly Interests

Social determinants of health, minority health, cultural competence and health equity

Recent Publications

  • Qureshi, R., Holly, C., Zha, P., Porter, S. (2026) Diaper Need and Food Insecurity in Infants and Young Children A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Accepted in press. Pediatric Nursing.
  • Rivera LM, Qureshi R, Mbadugha N, Lelutiu-Weinberger C. Implicit sexual health stereotypes and their relation to diagnoses and management recommendations. Health Psychol. (2025) Mar;44(3):275-284. doi: 10.1037 hea0001440. PubMed PMID: 39992773.
  • Qureshi, R. Holly, C. Echevarria M., Mahat, G., Porter, S. (2025) Evidence-based Approach Employing a 3-A Framework to Tackle Food Insecurity in Early Childhood. American Nurse. 2025; 20(1). Doi: 10.51256/ANJ012514
  • Qureshi, R., Zha, P., & Porter, S. Adverse childhood experiences and utilization of preventive healthcare among Generation Z sexual and gender minorities. Journal of LGBT Youth, 1-14.
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