Dr. Dante Tolentino

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Dante Anthony Tolentino is an Assistant Professor at the Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles. His research primarily focuses on reducing health inequities among the Filipino American community, particularly concerning type 2 diabetes. He investigates socio-cultural and environmental factors, health interventions, and digital health technologies. With over a decade's experience in nursing informatics, he has contributed significantly to health information technology initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and operational efficiency. His educational background includes a PhD in Nursing from the University of Arizona and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan. Dr. Tolentino's work has received numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award from the University of Arizona and a Distinguished Poster Award from the American Medical Informatics Association.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award

2020-05-01
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Distinguished Poster Award (Finalist)

2020-05-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.