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Congratulations to Ruben Bocanegra, a physician’s assistant in the UNC Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, who received a UNC “Star Heels” award at the UNC Department of Surgery’s Grand Rounds on June 8, 2011.

Bocanegra, a longtime employee of the division, assists cardiac surgeons in the operating room. He was complimented for being a technically superb surgeon, for having a phenomenal work ethic, and for being an excellent, knowledgeable and patient teacher of residents, nurses and medical students.

The Star Heels program allows university departments to recognize and award excellent employees. Winners receive a Visa gift card and a certificate.