Biography

Dr. Lissette A. Tolentino is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Psychometrician at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She received her PhD in Research and Evaluation Methodology from the University of Florida and a certificate in Data Science Methods for Digital Learning from the University of Pennsylvania. Her work focuses on assessment quality, psychometrics, educational measurement, and the application of data-informed practices to improve medical education.

Education, Training, & Research: 

B.S., Psychology, University of Central Florida

Ph.D., Research and Evaluation Methodology, University of Florida

Certificate, Data Science Methods for Digital Learning, University of Pennsylvania

Specialties: 

• Psychometrics
• Validity and reliability
• Differential item functioning

Research Interests: 

The application of psychometrics to support data-informed medical education practices.