Dr. Rachel Aiello

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Rachel Elise Aiello is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky in 2013. Her research focuses on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with specific interests in the heterogeneity of ASD in relation to co-occurring conditions such as anxiety and ADHD. Dr. Aiello has been awarded multiple grants, including those from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institutes of Health, aimed at improving infant screening practices within pediatric primary care settings for effective early diagnosis of ASD. During her career, she has held positions as an Assistant Professor and Medical Instructor, contributing to the academic and clinical training within her department.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Provided instruction and support to medical students and residents in psychiatry.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)