1991. – enrolled in postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb
1992. – completed specialization in pediatrics at the University of Belgrade
Master's studies in perinatology and neonatology, University of Zagreb
2005. – completed subspecialization in neonatology at the University of Belgrade
2015–2016. – completed Master's academic studies in Public Health; obtained the title of Master of Public Health
From 2017/2018. – doctoral academic studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Priština with temporary seat in Kosovska Mitrovica
Doctoral dissertation "The significance of palivizumab immunoprophylaxis in high-risk children for the prevention of severe respiratory syncytial virus infection" in the defense phase
Work Experience
Since September 29, 1986. – employed at the Clinical Center of Montenegro, Center for Neonatology, Institute for Children's Diseases, Podgorica
1992–2005. – Pediatrician, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Podgorica
1993–1998. – Pediatrician, Public Health Institution Health Center Podgorica
1998–2001. – Medical Consultant for UNHCR
Since 2005 – Subspecialty work in neonatology
Since 2012 – Mentor for pediatric specialization at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade
Since 2014 – Mentor for pediatric specialization at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro
Since 2017 – Primarius
Areas of Expertise
Neonatology and perinatal medicine
Care for premature and high-risk newborns
Diagnosis and treatment of neonatal infections
Prevention and treatment of neonatal sepsis, bacterial infections, and urinary tract infections
Immunoprophylaxis of respiratory syncytial virus in high-risk newborns
Neonatal resuscitation
Transfontanellar ultrasonography and ultrasound monitoring of intracranial abnormalities in at-risk and premature neonates
Monitoring of growth, development, and health status of newborns
Education and mentorship for pediatric residents
Projects and professional activities
2006. – member of the project "The Importance of Behavior Modification for the Protection and Improvement of Roma Women's Health"
2006. – completed transfontanellar ultrasonography training – ultrasound examination of the neonatal brain
2009. – member of the working group for drafting the Protocol for ultrasound monitoring and detection of intracranial abnormalities in at-risk and premature neonates
Since 2012. – head of the group for implementing the project "Neonatal Resuscitation in Montenegro"
Since 2014. – project leader for implementing RSV immunoprophylaxis in high-risk neonates
Licenses and professional qualifications
2004. – license to practice
2011–2018. – license to practice and work
2016. – obtained Master of Public Health degree
2017 – obtained title of Senior Consultant
2025 – renewed medical license
Professional Publications and References
Author and co-author of approximately 50 professional and scientific papers
Invited speaker at 20 national and international congresses
Author of original papers published in full in journals from the JCR list
Many years of continuous scientific research in the field of neonatal infections, with a special focus on sepsis, bacterial infections, and urinary tract infections in premature and full-term neonates
Presented research findings at relevant European and international congresses, including ESPID, EAPS, ESPNIC, and the World Congress of Perinatal Medicine
