Planned surgery waitlist audit
If you're on a waitlist for a planned surgery or procedure at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, we may contact you via SMS (text message) to confirm whether you want to remain on the waitlist.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/planned-surgery-waitlist-auditThe Royal Melbourne Hospital was Victoria's first public hospital and celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2023.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/our-175th-anniversaryMaxillofacial Prosthetics RMH Service
We provide custom-made silicone prostheses that restore malformed or absent parts of the face.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/maxillofacial-prostheticsJunior medical staff orientation
The Medical Education Team provides junior medical staff with the orientation and information they need to hit the ground running and provide outstanding patient care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-education/junior-medical-staff-orientationNew palliative care service at the RMH supports COVID-19 response News article
The statewide Palliative Care Advice Service (PCAS) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) saw a significant increase in use by nearly 75 per cent throughout the month of January 2022.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-palliative-care-service-at-the-rmh-supports-covid-19-responseStroke patient Greg is all heart News article
Stroke patient Greg is bouncing back 12 months on.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/stroke-patient-greg-is-all-heartPlanned Surgery RMH Service
Our surgical teams at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) manage a range of planned (elective) surgery procedures. Planned surgeries are scheduled based on clinical urgency.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgeryLigelizumab for chronic spontaneous urticaria Research study
A clinical trial to assess a new drug called ligelizumab for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/ligelizumab-for-chronic-spontaneous-urticariaCentre for Clinical Pastoral Education
Clinical Pastoral Education is an experiential educational process set within the context of direct pastoral ministry.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/spiritual-care/centre-for-clinical-pastoral-educationParkville Connect provides external health professional access to the shared Electronic Medical Record at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Royal Women’s Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/for-gps/parkville-connectTake charge and decide News article
Working with mental health professionals, treatment and services works best if you are engaged in your care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/take-charge-and-decideAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan
This plan aims to develop our strong, skilled and growing health workforce of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples across the organisation, including in clinical, non-clinical and leadership roles.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/strategies-plans/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-employment-planThe RMH staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours News article
Five current and former Royal Melbourne Hospital staff members have been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours list for their outstanding contribution to medicine, research, nursing and great care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-staff-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honoursExperimental treatment for Parkinson’s disease Research study
This is a study of an experimental treatment (referred to as “study drug”) called CVL-751 as a possible treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/experimental-treatment-parkinsons-diseaseAbout the Royal Melbourne Hospital HREC
The RMH Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is an NHMRC-accredited ethics committee and is qualified to review applications for the approval of clinical trials.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/about-the-rmh-hrecThe RMH-led study to look at improving recovery from surgery News article
A group from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne has received funding to test whether a newer muscle relaxant reversal drug can help reduce the number of post-surgical lung complications.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-led-study-to-look-at-improving-recovery-from-surgeryOrthopaedic Surgery RMH Service
We provide treatment, care and support for general, specialty and complex orthopaedic problems.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/orthopaedic-surgeryPerioperative Care of Older Patients Undergoing Surgery RMH Service
We provide care for older patients at risk of poorer recovery from surgery due to frailty, multiple medical issues, cognitive and functional impairment.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/aged-care/perioperative-care-of-older-patients-undergoing-surgeryThe ALS2 Recertification One Day Course (17th June 2026) Event
The Advanced Life Support (ALS2) provider certificate is valid for 4 years from the date you undertook the two-day course. This date can be found on your blue ALS certificate card.If you wish to retain your ALS provider status you can undertake this one-day recertification course provided your...
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/events/the-als2-recertification-one-day-course-17th-june-2026Haematologist awarded for global effort to eradicate anaemia health burden News article
Haematologist at the RMH and WEHI researcher Professor Sant-Rayn Pasricha has received an Australian Academy of Health and Medical Services (AAHMS) award for his pioneering contributions to preventing and treating anaemia around the world.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-haematologist-awarded-for-leading-global-effort-to-eradicate-anaemia-health-burden