COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
A FAMILY ’ S LEGACY
Dr . Derek Beenfeldt first joined the Renown family in 2014 as a family medicine physician after graduating from University of Nevada , Reno , School of Medicine ( UNR Med ) in 2011 . His son , Davis , was 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 .”
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
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 .”
• More than 30 % of UNR Med physician graduates continue to practice in Nevada
• UNR Med is the state ’ s oldest medical school
Davis Beenfeldt , UNR Med student and Derek Beenfeldt , MD , Chief Medical Officer , Hometown Health
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 .”
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