Joseph Mcfarland is recognized for his years of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in young people through the sport of Wrestling.

• -Captain of University of Oregon wrestling team
• -Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Oregon medical school
• -General medical officer in the US Army
• -Awarded the bronze star in Vietnam
• -National board-certified orthopedic physician
• -Fellow in the American Academy of orthopedic surgeons
• -Wrote script for “The Grapplers”, a wrestling movie

Joe graduated from the University of Oregon in 1963 with a degree in general science and a 1967 received a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Oregon medical school. After his 1967-68 internship at Saint Paul Ramsey Hospital in Minnesota, Joe entered the US Army, serving as a general medical officer and medical advisor in Vietnam (1968 to 69, where he was awarded the bronze star), General medical officer at Irwin Army Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas, and at Tripler Army hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. As a national board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Fellow in the American Academy of orthopedic surgeons, Dr. McFarland’s distinguished career includes service in hospitals and clinics across the country. In addition, he has served as on-site physician for many high school and college athletic competitions (Wrestling, football, basketball) in the greater Portland area.