Derek McClune, OMS II

Washington Osteopathic Foundation Scholarship

A second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University – Southern Utah, Derek McClune is dedicated to rural healthcare and plans to serve Wenatchee as a family physician or orthopedic surgeon. Enrolled in the Rural and Wilderness Medicine track, he prioritizes whole-person, accessible care.

His passion for service began during a two-year mission in Bolivia, where he led humanitarian projects and became fluent in Spanish, later working as a medical translator. A BYU graduate in Exercise Science, he competed in wrestling and rugby, deepening his understanding of human movement.

As his medical school’s Officer of Wellness, Derek promotes physical and mental well-being and coaches wrestling, mentoring young athletes. Inspired by his father, a physical therapist, he embraces osteopathic medicine’s holistic approach.