Dr. Tom Aufderheide is a distinguished leader in emergency medicine research, known for his contributions to improving cardiac arrest survival and advancing clinical research. With extensive experience in research administration and education, he has played a pivotal role in mentoring faculty and enhancing research infrastructure.
Education
- 1974 – BS, Speech, Northwestern University
- 1979 – MD, Medicine, University of Minnesota
- 2013 – MS, Clinical and Translational Science, Medical College of Wisconsin
Professional Experience
- Director, Participant and Clinical Interactions Resources (PCIR), CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin (2009–present)
- Director, Adult Translational Research Unit (TRU), CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin (2009–present)
- Associate Chair of Research Affairs, Dept. of Emergency Medicine (2007–present)
- Director of Research Services, Dept. of Emergency Medicine (1986-1994, 1996-2007)
- Chair, National Academies of Sciences Planning Committee for Cardiac Arrest Survival Strategies (2016–present)
- Co-Chair, Human Research Operations Committee, MCW (2017–present)
- Member, Academic Committee, MCW (2017–present)
Research Interests
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Dr. Aufderheide focuses on emergency medicine, cardiac arrest survival strategies, and clinical research implementation. His work includes securing research funding, mentoring faculty, and improving institutional research policies.
Honors & Awards
- 1991 – Best Scientific Poster Award, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
- 1995 – Best Faculty Presentation, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 1996 & 1997 – Outstanding Reviewer Award, Annals of Emergency Medicine
- 1999 & 2001 – National Appreciation & Outstanding Leadership Awards, American Heart Association
- 2004 – Hal Jayne Academic Excellence Award, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
- 2007 – Fellow of the American Heart Association
- 2008 – Hero of Emergency Medicine & Outstanding Contribution in Research Awards, American College of Emergency Physicians
- 2009 – Elected Member, Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Medicine)
- 2010 – Distinguished Service Award, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 2011 – Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- 2012 – International Group Collaboration to Advance Resuscitation Science Award