Dario Cecilio-Fernandes

Dario Cecilio-Fernandes is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Medical Education Research Rotterdam, Erasmus MC. His work focuses on cognitive processes in medical student learning and assessment, with expertise in skill training, educational assessment, and technology integration in healthcare education. He holds a PhD from the University of Groningen (2018), a Master’s in Psychological Assessment from Universidade São Francisco (2012), and a Bachelor’s in Psychology (2010).

Research Interests:

• Skill Training: Optimizing spaced practice for long-term skill retention and self-regulated learning feedback systems.
• Educational Assessment: Innovations like computerized adaptive testing and eye-tracking for evaluating cognitive processes.
• Innovation: Leveraging technology (e.g., AI, physiological measurements) to enhance medical education engagement and outcomes.

Key Contributions: His studies show spaced practice improves skill retention, and SRL feedback enhances clinical performance. He collaborates internationally and contributes to journals like Medical Teacher.

Awards:

• Poster Prize – 1st place (2023)
• Sao Paulo Research Foundation Grants (2020, 2019)
• Medical Education Choice Critics Awards (2018)

Activities: Involved in invited talks (e.g., AI in Med Ed, Transfer of Learning) and editorial work for Medical Teacher.