Dan Diamond
MD, FAAFP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Washington State University
With a proven track record for equipping teams to thrive when times are tough, Dr. Dan Diamond served as the Director of the Medical Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center following Hurricane Katrina and he led first-response teams into many of the greatest disasters of our times. He received The President's Volunteer Service Award from President Obama and The Red Cross gave him the Real Hero Award. He was also received the Washington State Governor’s Award of Excellence for his work in Haiti. He is the author of Beyond Resilience: Trench-Tested Tools to Thrive Under Pressure. His work has been featured on TEDx, CNN, Anderson Cooper, Larry King Live.
Dr. Diamond's experience in disaster relief gives him a unique perspective on human behavior and leadership. He came home from Katrina with a burning question: Why is it that some people DON’T become victims? What he discovered changed his life. Well known for his dynamic and engaging workshops and keynote presentations, Dr. Diamond continues to impact teams around the world. In addition to his work with healthcare leaders, Dr. Diamond worked with organizations including Facebook, Costco, Boeing, Hilton, and the US Navy.
“The surest way to kill creativity is to focus on what’s wrong rather than on what could be.”~ Dan Diamond MD
Areas of Expertise
- Physician Resilience
- Employee Engagement
- Physician Wellness
- Leadership
- Change Management
- High-Performance Teams
Degrees
FAAFP - American Academy of Family Physicians
MD - University of Washington School of Medicine
BS - Zoology, Washington State University
Certifications
Board Certified, National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
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