UNC Director of Sports Medicine, Dr. Mario Ciocca, Wins Prestigious Massey Award

Posted Jun 10, 2021
Dr. Mario Ciocca, UNC Director of Sports Medicine has been awarded the C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Award, recognizing "unusual, meritorious, or superior contributions" by University employees. Dr. Ciocca serves as chief medical officer for UNC's 28 varsity sports teams, overseeing one of the country's most respected sports medicine departments. (GoHeels.com)

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