A Family's Legacy

Por: El equipo de bienestar de Renown

29 de noviembre de 2021

Davis and Derek Beenfeldt

El Dr. Derek Beenfeldt se unió por primera vez a la familia Renown en 2014 como médico de medicina familiar después de graduarse de la Facultad de Medicina de la University of Nevada, Reno (UNR Med) en 2011. His son Davis was only 10 years old when Dr. Beenfeldt decided to change careers and attend medical school. Ten years later, Davis is following in his dad’s footsteps as a third year student at UNR Med.

“I am proud of Davis for taking on the challenges and the commitment that I know goes along with attending medical school,” Dr. Beenfeldt said. “I also feel lucky that we have a medical school with such a great reputation and resources close to home.”

The affiliation is a great source of pride for Dr. Beenfeldt. Not just because two important organizations in his life are joining forces, but he also sees it as both entities taking on an immense responsibility – the challenge to be better for incoming students, and subsequently to improve healthcare in Nevada.

Davis is currently going through his rotations and spending countless hours a week at Renown Regional. His dad is right there by his side supporting him along the way. “It has been really interesting to have discussions about the UNR medical school with Davis, I recognize the names of many of the professors and courses from when I was a student,” Dr. Beenfeldt said. “I tried to be empathetic, as I can relate to how difficult and stressful this time is for him.

Dr. Beenfeldt currently works as chief medical officer for Renown’s insurance arm Hometown Health, and Davis is still browsing specialties. “I don’t know what kind of medicine I want to focus on yet, but I feel lucky that I can attend medical school so close to home and have the option to continue helping my fellow Nevadans after I graduate.”

UNR Med at a Glance

  • UNR’s Medical School was established in 1969
  • Over the last 50 years, UNR Med has educated 3,900+ physicians
  • More than 30% of UNR Med physician graduates continue to practice in Nevada
  • UNR Med is the state’s oldest medical school
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