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New RMH study finds atrial fibrillation treatment gives patients better mental health outcomes News article

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have better mental health outcomes when treated with a technique known as catheter ablation, rather than traditional drug therapy, a new study has found.

Rapid COVID test evaluated at the Royal Melbourne Hospital News article

Research by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infectious Diseases and Immunity, published results for the validation study of rapid point-of-care antigen testing in the Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific.

Professor Fary Khan elected to international vice chair position News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Director of Rehabilitation Services Professor Fary Khan was elected as the Vice Chair of the International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) at their Annual Scientific Congress in July.

$5 million MRFF research grant awarded to progress treatment of heart disease News article

A ground-breaking study led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has found that coronary bypass surgery using arteries rather than vein grafts can lead to longer lives for patients.

Our team

We are a dedicated team of clinical nurse consultants, pharmacists and health scientists led by a Medical Director.

Advanced Life Support training

We offer Level 1, Level 2 and Level 2 Recertification advanced life support (ALS) training at the Melbourne Clinical Simulation Centre at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Parkville Familial Cancer Centre RMH Service

The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Women’s work together to deliver comprehensive and coordinated familial cancer services across all three hospitals.

What to expect when calling Triage

Our Triage service is usually the first point of contact for people seeking support through a clinical mental health service.

Grant advances research to develop a blood test for dementia News article

A $150,000 grant from the Terry and Maureen Hopkins Foundation will advance research investigating how to develop a blood test for dementia.

Guides for patients after orthopaedic surgery

We have developed protocols (after surgery guidelines) for common operations.

Global study hopes to find cure for HIV News article

HIV infection is a chronic condition that remains a major global health problem, with an estimated 38 million people world-wide living with the disease.

Public transport around the RMH Parkville

The RMH Parkville is easily accessible by train, bus, tram or taxi. There are multiple transport options for you to get to or from the hospital.

Snow Centre for Immune Health

The Snow Centre for Immune Health aims to transform how immune diseases are treated and understood. The centre is co-led by WEHI and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, in partnership with the Snow Medical Research Foundation.

Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders RMH Service

We provide care, treatment and support for people with respiratory and sleeping disorders.

Gifts, benefits and hospitality

Public sector employees have a duty to put the public interest above their private interests when carrying out their official duties. Our gifts, benefits and hospitality registers disclose offers made to our staff and the outcome.

First patients recruited as Snow Centre for Immune Health research clinics tackle immune disease head-on News article

The first patients have been recruited into a landmark study at the newly launched Snow Centre Research Clinics.

Research integrity education

Research integrity is a way of thinking and behaving that ensure that research undertaken is trustworthy.

New research improves screening efficiency for type 1 diabetes News article

Researchers from Melbourne have led a global collaboration to develop a simplified blood test that increases the overall screening efficiency for type 1 diabetes.

Artificial intelligence changes the way radiologists read scans News article

New research led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) user interface (UI) design can impact diagnostic accuracy.

New predictive models aim to reduce overcrowding in the ED News article

Predictive technology is being tested to see whether it could one day help reduce overcrowding and improve patient flow in hospital emergency departments.