Dr. Rachel Soltys

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rachel C. Soltys is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Section Head for Diagnostic Microbiology in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her PhD from Washington State University in 2022, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Ohio State University in 2016, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) also from Ohio State University in 2012. Dr. Soltys is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists, specializing in Bacteriology, Mycology, and Virology. Her research interests include antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, and foodborne zoonotic diseases. Dr. Soltys has published several articles in veterinary medical journals, contributing to impactful studies on the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in veterinary education and high-resolution comparative genomics in pathogen detection. Her work aims to enhance the understanding and control of infectious diseases in veterinary contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.