Dr. Amaka Opute is an adjunct assistant professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Opute holds a bachelor's degree in biological science with a minor in psychology from Northern Kentucky University. She earned a master’s degree in nursing from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Ohio, followed by a master's degree in nursing with certification as an adult acute care nurse practitioner from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. In addition, she received a doctorate in nursing practice degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Opute serves as an ambassador for Texas Nurse Practitioners and holds memberships within several other professional organizations, including the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Geriatrics Society.