Research and Awards
Dr Jasmina Kevric is an award-winning Breast and General Surgeon, widely recognised within the medical community. Her accolades include Young Achiever of the Year and Victorian Junior Doctor of the Year, reflecting her dedication, leadership, and impact in the field.
Awards & Recognition
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Amir Bukic Community Service Award 2025
Dr Jasmina Kevric was awarded the Amir Bukic Community Service Award for her outstanding contributions to refugee health, women in surgery, and cancer health equity.
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Constance Stone Oration Award 2025
Dr Jasmina Kevric was awarded the Constance Stone Oration Award 2025 for her significant achievement in line with the Victorian Medical Women’s Society and its mission to advance women in medicine.
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2024 Breast Cancer Trials Trainee Day Grant
Dr Jasmina Kevric was awarded the BCT grant for presenting one of the best patient case descriptions and discussions. She used the grant for further education and training at the BCT conference.
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2022 Victorian Junior Doctor of the Year
Dr Jasmina Kevric was awarded the prestigious Doctor of the Year award by Australian Medical Association (AMA) for her outstanding contribution to the medical profession and the community.
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General Surgeons Australia Poster Award 2022
Dr Jasmina Kevric was awarded the GSA Poster Award for her outstanding research on infertility and pregnancy complications among Australian doctors.
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2017 Hernia Prize awarded by General Surgeons Australia
Dr Jasmina Kevric was awarded the Hernia prize by General Surgeons Australia for her outstanding research and contribution in the hernia field.
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2016 Marshall Prize in Surgical Training
Dr Jasmina Kevric was awarded the coveted Marshall Prize by Monash Health for her investigative research into mental health outcomes among surgical trainees.
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2016 General Surgeons Australia Research Award
Dr Jasmina Kevric was awarded the GSA research award for the best research presented by a clinician in full time practice.
Publications
Dr Jasmina Kevric is an active contributor to the advancing field of breast cancer care. Her involvement in research allows her to critically evaluate emerging evidence and provide her patients with care that reflects the latest developments in science and clinical practice.
Kevric, J., Suter, K., Hodgson, R., Chew, G., Surgeons have the high infertility rate. What are we doing about it in Australia? ANZ Journal of Surgery 2023
Badiani S, Chen MZ, Kevric J, Strugnell N. Rare case of acute large bowel obstruction secondary to pelvic actinomycosis. ANZ Journal of Surgery 2023
Kevric, J., Suter, K., Hodgson, R., Chew, G., A survey of Australian and New Zealand medical parents’ experiences of infertility, pregnancy and parenthood Frontiers in Medicine 2022 → Read here
Payne,T., Kevric, J., Stelmach, W., To, H., Usage of Electronic Consultations in Outpatient Surgery Clinics: A Synthesised Narrative Review JMIR 2022
Ling, X., Kevric, J., DuGuesclin, A., Teague, J., Perera, M., Penington, E., Metastatic urothelial carcinoma of the gallbladder presenting as acute cholecystitis 2 Urology Annals 2018
Kevric, J., Papa, N., Toshniwal, S.,Rashid, P., Perera, M., Poor employment conditions adversely affect mental health outcomes of surgical trainees Journal of Surgical Education 2018 → Read here
Kevric, J., Papa, N., Toshniwal, S., Perera, M., 15-year groin hernia trends in Australia: the era of minimally invasive surgeons. ANZ Journal of Surgery 2018 → Read here
Kevric, J., Ashour, M., Sarkar, A., De Garengeot hernia at a country Hospital. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2016
Kevric, J., O’Reilly, G.M., Gocentas, R.A., Hasip, O., Pilgrim, C. and Mitra, B., Management of haemodynamically stable patients with penetrating abdominal stab injuries: review of practice at an Australian major trauma centre. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2015
Kevric, J., Aguirre, V., Martin, K., Varma, D., Fitzgerald, M. and Pilgrim, C., Peritoneal Breach as an Indication for Exploratory Laparotomy in Penetrating Abdominal Stab Injury: Operative Findings in Haemodynamically Stable Patients. Emergency Medicine International, 2015.
Kevric, J., Nair, S. and Ernest, D., 2014. Delayed Recognition of a Rare Mediastinal Lymphoma Presenting as Postpartum Circulatory Collapse. Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology, 2014.
Kevric, J., Jelinek, G.A., Knott, J. and Weiland, T.J., Validation of the Full Outline of Unresponsiveness (FOUR) Scale for conscious state in the emergency department: comparison against the Glasgow Coma Scale. Emergency Medicine Journal, 2010
Keynote and Invited Speaker Roles
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons ASC 2023
Co-Chair: Sustainability in Surgery session, focusing on integrating sustainable practices into surgical operations and training.
Speaker: "Exploring Surgical System’s Impact on Fertility and Attrition in Surgeons and Trainees" – Discussed the impact of the surgical profession on fertility, contributing to policy recommendations for supporting surgeons.
University College London, 2022
Speaker: "Diversity in Medicine and Surgery" – Highlighted the importance of diversity in the medical field and its impact on patient outcomes and team dynamics.
Australasian Gynecological Endoscopy and Surgery Breakfast Session, 2022
Speaker: "Pregnancy, Fertility, and Surgery" – Addressed the challenges faced by female surgeons regarding fertility and pregnancy, advocating for better support systems within the healthcare profession.
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Webinar, 2022
Speaker: "Diversity in Surgery" – Provided insights on how to foster a more inclusive environment in surgical practice, focusing on gender and cultural diversity.
Podium Presentations
Breast Cancer Trials 2024
Axillary de-escalation for functional preservation
A modified novel approach in lymphoedema prevention: indocyanine green axillary reverse mapping and lymph vascular anastomosis
ICG angiography used in Grade 3 ptosis breast reduction mastoplasty to evaluate nipple areolar complex perfusion
Leura International Breast Conference 2024
Does pCR post neoadjuvant systemic therapy for breast cancer impact delivery of adjuvant radiotherapy?
Breast Surgeon Awareness and Attitude toward Fertility Preservation among Breast Cancer patient
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Breast Cancer Stages
Breast Cancer Trials 2024 - Factors Influencing Immediate Reconstruction Types and Complications for Gene Carriers in Those Undergoing Mastectomy
RACS ASC 2023 - Goldilocks mastectomy- an emerging option for high-risk patients
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Congress 2022 - Female surgeons suffer greater infertility compared to society and other specialty doctors
GSA Trainee Weekend 2019 - Trend of the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - Surgical Research Society of Australasia Conference 2019 - Endoscopic findings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population - is gastrointestinal disease contributing to low life expectancy?
Surgical Research Society of Australasia Conference 2019 - The rise of the laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - are we biting off more than we can chew?
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Congress 2019 - Usefulness of outpatient triage for colonoscopies and gastroscopies in a rural setting
GSA ASC 2017- 15-year groin hernia trends in Australia: the era of minimally invasive surgeons
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Congress 2017- Poor employment conditions adversely affect mental health outcomes of surgical trainees
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Congress 2017- 15-year groin hernia trends in Australia: the era of minimally invasive surgeons
Surgical Research Society 2015 - Open herniorrhaphy leads to reduced post operative pain compared to total extraperitoneal repair: factors influencing operative decisions
Provincial Surgery Australia 2015 - Operative outcomes and patient satisfaction of total extra-peritoneal compared to open herniorraphy
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Victorian Showcase of Educational
Research in Health Professions 2015 - Communication skills among pre-surgical trainees