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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation RMH Service

We provide care, treatment and support for critically ill patients when conventional heart and lung support provided in ICU has failed.

​​Deep Brain Stimulation​ RMH Service

​​We provide deep brain stimulation surgery for people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia (refractory to medications).

Our research

The RMH Emergency Department is involved in many clinical and epidemiological trials, in collaboration with the the University of Melbourne, other speciality units at the RMH and hospitals in Australia and internationally.

The Melbourne Biomedical Precinct

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is based in the heart of the leading Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.

Bitopertin as a treatment for erythropoietic protoporphyria Research study

Research project to measure how safe and effective bitopertin (DISC-1459) is in treating participants with erythropoietic protoporphyria.

Five years on the road: Mobile Stroke Unit treats more than 2,700 patients News article

The first of its kind to hit the road in Australia, Melbourne’s highly successful Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) has treated thousands of patients and changed the outcomes of so many Victorians.

Solidarity in a stoma News article

More than 40 the RMH staff members participated in the Great Stoma Challenge 2024!

Enrolled Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program

We offer a transition program for experienced or novice enrolled nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.

New clinic at the RMH to provide novel treatments for people with severe mood disorders News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened the Advanced Interventions in Mood Disorders (AIM) Clinic, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of severe mood disorders.

Finance duo recognised at the 2023 HFMA Health Finance Awards News article

The term ‘healthcare innovation’ usually conjures images of lab coats and bedside care, but two recent projects from the RMH Finance team showcase a different side to the picture.

Emergency Department renovations News article

During August, the sitting area in our Emergency Department (ED) waiting room will undergo renovations.

Work experience

Our formal work experience program is currently on hold. Work experience is instead decided by departments on a case-by-case basis. We encourage students interested in a work experience placement to approach their preferred areas of work directly.

Our wards at the RMH Royal Park

Each ward at the RMH Royal Park specialises in treating, caring for and supporting patients with particular conditions.

Growing brain cells for a Parkinson’s cure News article

Today is World Parkinson's Day. The Royal Melbourne Hospital is passionate about advancing research and care for all movement disorders.

The RMH Surgical Services Director named new Victoria Chief Surgical Advisor News article

Congratulations to the RMH’s Professor Ben Thomson, who has been named the new Victorian Chief Surgical Advisor. Prof Thomson is the current Medical Director of Surgical Services and Head of General Surgical Specialities.

Sodium selenate for probable behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia Research study

A trial to test sodium selenate as a disease-modifying treatment for probable behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).

Surveys about your experience

Your satisfaction is important to us as, as well as to the Victorian Government.

Transition Care Program: Bed-based RMH Service

We provide short-term flexible care for older people following a stay in hospital.

Melbourne Clinical Simulation Centre

We are an education and training facility committed to improving workforce learning and patient safety outcomes by delivering innovative simulation-based courses and programs.

The RMH Scrub Sessions

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is proud to present "Scrub Sessions" to support our staff, patients and the community through these difficult times.