Research
Stephen is active in academic research and medical education. He is a current RACGP Registrar Supervisor and frequently provides education to peers in his role as Senior Medical Lead of the TAC Clinical Panel.
Publications
Master of Applied Science by Research- La Trobe University Bendigo. “The Effect of Long-Distance Overground Running on Foot Strike Patterns and Performance.” Under the supervision of Prof Michael Kingsley
Foot strike patterns during overground distance running: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Bovalino S & Kingsley M. Sports Med - Open 7, 82 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/ s40798-021-00369-9
Change in foot strike patterns and performance in recreational runners during a road race: A cross-sectional study. Bovalino S, Cuningham N, Zordan R, Harkin S, Thies H, Graham C, Kingsley M. J Sci Med Sport. 2019 Dec 23 pii: S1440-2440(19)31310-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.12.018.
The impact of red and processed meat consumption on cardiovascular disease risk in women. Bovalino S, Charleson G, Szoeke C. Nutrition. 2016 Mar;32(3):349-54. doi:10.1016/ j.nut.2015.09.015. Epub 2015 Oct 28.
Presentations
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Registrar Supervisor-2026
“Concussion for GP’s”- Bendigo Primary Care Centre GP Education Session 2024 & 2025
“A GP’s Guide to Discharge Summaries”- Bendigo Health Intern Teaching 23/09/2025
“Focused MSK for GP’s: A head to toe guide on a simple, straightforward approach to MSK in General Practice”- RACGP Registrar Education Session 2024
“Complex Neurosurgical Case Presentations in Determination of Liability”- TAC/Worksafe Monthly Medical Meeting May 2025