Dr. Thomas Schulte
Clinical Leadership & Operational Excellence
Dr. Thomas Schulte serves as Professor of Anesthesiology and Cardiac Anesthesiologist at the University of Nebraska, where he holds the position of Anesthesia Director of Perioperative Services. In this role, he works daily on operational efficiency and providing extraordinary patient care, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in both clinical practice and healthcare management.
Dr. Schulte is passionate about mentoring junior Clinical Directors and showing them how you can make your work your passion and research. His approach combines practical operational experience with academic rigor, helping to develop the next generation of perioperative leaders.
AACD Journey & Professional Growth
Dr. Schulte first attended the AACD Perioperative Leadership Summit over 10 years ago to gain insight and look for advice from others. As a new Clinical Director and just beginning his academic career, he found anesthesiologists who faced the same operational problems and all shared the same mindset: increasing operational efficiency while still promoting patient safety.
From giving lectures at the summit to presenting and mentoring junior faculty presenting operational research, Dr. Schulte has become an active member of the AACD. His evolution from seeking guidance as a new clinical director to becoming a mentor and leader within the organization exemplifies the collaborative spirit and professional development that AACD fosters among its members.