Transforming Test Development with AI joined by guest Dr. Yermie Cohen
In episode 16 of the Tried and Tested podcast, host Isabelle Gonthier, Chief Assessment Officer at PSI Services, sits down with Yermie Cohen, CEO of Memorang, to dive into how AI is revolutionizing exam content generation and test development. Yermie discusses his journey from medicine to EdTech and shares insights on Memorang’s work in using AI to streamline content creation and enhance the relevance of test materials. They explore how AI-driven tools are enabling the rapid generation of aligned, diverse, and bias-free content to meet evolving assessment needs.
Isabelle and Yermie also delve into the ethical considerations around AI’s expanding role in the testing process, emphasizing the importance of balancing automation with human oversight to ensure quality and fairness. From adaptive learning and content scalability to real-time data analysis, this episode provides an in-depth look at how AI can reshape the test development process and expand possibilities across the credentialing industry. Tune in to discover the next frontier of AI in assessment!
Yermie Cohen
Founder & CEO of Memorang
Dr. Yermie Cohen, MD, is the Founder and CEO of Memorang, where he leads the development of the “AI stack for education,” empowering organizations to create content and personalized learning experiences at scale. Over his career, he has contributed to hundreds of research projects spanning medical devices, data mining, education, and even desalination. As an educator, he has authored hundreds of test prep curricula, and founded initiatives spanning from middle school math through medical school anatomy. As an entrepreneur, he has built and launched dozens of edtech applications reaching millions of learners. Dr. Cohen holds multiple degrees from MIT and a Doctor of Medicine from UCLA. In his spare time, he’s an avid runner, chef, and jazz musician.