Academic & Early Experience

Dr. Schulte graduated in 1966 from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a member of the swimming team. His passion for service led him to Africa that summer, where he worked on a Peace Corps-like program, teaching English and building a schoolhouse. Alongside this, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and spent time on a kibbutz in Israel.

In 1970, Dr. Schulte graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. His internship provided him with broad medical experience in surgery, obstetrics, internal medicine, emergency care, and psychiatry. He went on to complete his Psychiatry Residency at the University of Michigan, where he specialized in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry.

Foundational Work in Psychiatry

Following his residency, Dr. Schulte spent three years in Ann Arbor, Michigan, refining his skills in individual and group psychotherapy. He trained psychologists, social workers, and psychiatry residents, specializing in Gestalt Therapy and Transactional Analysis. Additionally, he gained significant experience in forensic psychiatry, conducting court-ordered psychiatric evaluations.

As a Clinical Instructor at the University of Michigan, Dr. Schulte taught residents how to manage psychiatric patients with concurrent medical conditions and worked with law students, offering insight on negotiation techniques and managing difficult clients.

Transition to Arizona & Leadership in Psychiatry

In 1977, Dr. Schulte and his wife, Marjorie, moved to Arizona, where he quickly became a leader in the psychiatric community. At Maricopa Medical Center, he practiced forensic psychiatry and adult outpatient care while also directing the Child Outpatient Psychiatry Program and the Psychiatry Residency Training Program. His work focused on the interface between medical and psychiatric illnesses, training psychiatry residents in this critical area of care.

Dr. Schulte’s private practice began in 1980 at Camelback Hospital, where he treated both adult and adolescent patients. For 23 years, he was heavily involved in the hospital’s chemical dependency programs and played a pivotal role in national-level conferences on chemical dependency. He also led a groundbreaking sexual abuse treatment program in the early 1990s, gaining expertise in trauma and PTSD.

The Schulte Institute & Ongoing Contributions

In 1981, Dr. Schulte co-founded The Schulte Institute with his wife, Marjorie, and began offering multidisciplinary outpatient care. Over time, he expanded his expertise to include marriage and family therapy, becoming a certified marriage and family therapist and training with Masterson & Johnson on the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Dr. Schulte was a prominent educator, teaching family practice residents at Scottsdale Healthcare, chairing the Department of Psychiatry at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn, and lecturing to medical staff on psychosomatic psychiatry. In 1995, he became the psychiatrist for the Phoenix Cardinals, where he contributed to the NFL’s chemical dependency program for players.

As an active speaker for pharmaceutical companies, Dr. Schulte lectured on antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers. His ongoing commitment to educating physicians about the treatment of depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder remains central to his career.

Current Practice & Expertise

Today, Dr. Schulte continues to provide expert care in both medication management and psychotherapy, drawing on his extensive experience in various forms of psychotherapy. His dedication to patient care is unmatched.

A distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Schulte is board-certified in Psychiatry. His compassion, sense of humor, and commitment to treating each patient with the utmost respect have earned him the trust and admiration of both peers and patients. Dr. Schulte is deeply committed to improving the mental health and overall well-being of every individual he treats.