What if your PhD program didn’t exist yet—so you helped create it?
In this episode of ConnectED, I chat with Dr. Dan Weberg, a nurse, author, Ironman athlete, and the first person to earn a PhD in Healthcare Innovation at Arizona State University.
Dan’s story is one of curiosity, complexity, and courage—shaped by ER nights, complex leadership theory, and a refusal to follow the status quo.
This episode dives into:
- How Dan’s background in emergency nursing shaped his leadership lens
- His experience helping launch the first-ever Healthcare Innovation PhD
- What he learned from failing a college econ class and redefining success
- Why simulation and complexity science became his dissertation playground
- Tips for doing your PhD while working full-time (and training for triathlons)
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Connect with Dr. Dan Weberg:
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnursedan/
- Website - http://www.drnursedan.com/
Follow Me for More:
- Instagram: @connected.phd
- LinkedIn: Haille Trimboli
- YouTube: @TheConnectEDNetwork
- Spotify: ConnectED
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