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After a lifetime in the shadows, Dan can finally see the light News article

Dan suffers from a rare disease called erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), which makes even a glimpse of sunlight through a window a painful experience. But a trial led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is helping him step into the light and live free of fear.

The RMH Emergency patient airlifted to hospital after smart watch notified authorities News article

Patient Em Stoneham was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Emergency Department following a horrific car accident that led to multiple internal injuries.

Peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is one dialysis method and may be preferable for the first few years for a person starting on dialysis, rather than haemodialysis.

Lost property

If you lose a personal item while you are here, report the loss to staff as soon as possible.

Young Adults Diabetes RMH Service

We provide treatment, care and support to 16 to 25 year olds with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Your rights under the Aged Care Act

Your rights under the Aged Care Act 2024, what to expect from RMH, and how to raise a concern or access independent support.

Grant application and management

The Office for Research supports researchers through grant application and management processes.

Stage 2 and 3 registrars (including SIMGs on the specialist pathway)

We offer a broad range of mandatory and elective rotations for our Stage 2 and Stage 3 registrars (including SIMGs on the Partial Comparable pathway with RANZCP).

Screening for breast cancer linked to better survival and less intensive treatment News article

New RMH-led research is helping combat breast cancer screening myths.

The RMH Medical Voices: oral histories with our senior doctors

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is preserving insights into our events and activities through oral history recordings with senior medical staff.

New study looks at efficacy of drug treatment in males with Tourette syndrome News article

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) will be evaluating the safety and efficacy of a new drug treatment for adult males with Tourette Syndrome (TS) requiring drug treatment therapy.

Anti-Racism and Cultural Safety Framework

Our Anti-Racism and Cultural Safety Framework sets out how we will create a workplace and care environment that is safe, respectful and free from racism for First Nations staff, patients and communities.

Section 5: Head Start pre-review service

Complete section 5 only if you intend to submit to Head Start, a pre-review service (optional)

Historical publications

Historical publications tell the story of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, our services and our people.

Decade-long national study finds antimicrobial use in Australian hospitals improves with regular monitoring News article

A 10-year national study has found improved antimicrobial use in Australian hospitals that regularly monitored their prescribing, using a globally unique program developed by a Melbourne hospital. The study reinforces the importance of antimicrobial stewardship to improve patient care and minimise...

Volunteer to play music in the hospital

Play live music in public areas of the RMH as a volunteer. Find out who can apply, what's involved, and how to audition.

Virtual Specialist Consults

Virtual Specialist Consults (VSC) is an alternative to specialist clinic referrals. This statewide service offers timely specialist expertise for complex patients in the community.

Highlighting porphyria this Rare Diseases Day News article

Today we’re celebrating the work that our amazing multidisciplinary teams do in testing, diagnosing and treating rare diseases. Just like the amazing work scientists like Yoke (pictured) do in our path lab to diagnose porphyria.

ICU nursing careers and education

The RMH ICU has a diverse range of educational opportunities for nurses wanting to expand their skills and knowledge in a challenging yet rewarding environment. 

RMH-developed mask technique given green light across Victoria News article

The Singh Thattha mask technique has been approved for use across Victoria.