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The RMH and Austin Health join forces to launch Victoria’s Virtual Hospital Pilot program News article

The RMH and Austin Health will co-lead Victoria's Virtual Hospital Pilot program, which was announced by the Premier and Minister for Health.

The winners of the 2021 Celebrating Excellence Awards News article

The staff, consumers and volunteers who make the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) a great place to work and a great place to receive care were recognised at the 2021 Celebrating Excellence Awards.

Perampanel to control and prevent seizures in patients with brain tumours Research study

A randomised controlled trial assessing the safety and effectiveness of perampanel, an anti-epileptic drug, in people with brain tumours.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week at the RMH News article

Festivities have kicked off for National NAIDOC Week at the RMH, an annual celebration of the history, culture and achievements of our First Nations peoples.

Research involving ionising radiation

Researchers proposing to expose research participants to ionising radiation should provide information that allows consent to be properly considered by research participants.

Prurigo Nodularis trial Research study

The Prurigo Nodularis trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of a treatment to assist in reducing symptoms for people living with this condition

Extended temozolomide chemotherapy period for glioblastoma Research study

A clinical trial to determine if extending temozolomide treatment (chemotherapy) after radiation improves survival in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.

Section 1: Mandatory components for all ethics submissions

All components in section 1 are mandatory and must be completed for all ethics submissions.

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).

Mobile stroke ambulance trial likely to change international guidelines News article

New data from the International Stroke Conference 2021 confirms that mobile stroke ambulances have an essential role to play in pre-hospital stroke care around the world.

ANAVEX®2-73 for mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease Research study

 A clinical trial that aims to assess the safety and efficacy of a new drug (ANAVEX®2-73) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease.

Take charge and decide News article

Working with mental health professionals, treatment and services works best if you are engaged in your care.

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.

About 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.

Epilepsy Assessment Clinic RMH Service

We review patients for all aspects of epilepsy care, including epilepsy diagnosis and determination of epilepsy syndrome, anti-epileptic medication treatment and management of drug-resistant epilepsy.

Respiratory lab and tests

We provide general respiratory services to patients, including respiratory function assessment, fibreoptic bronchoscopy, sleep monitoring, lung oncology and clinical management of all respiratory disorders.

Privacy and disclaimer

In accordance with Victorian legislation and Government policy, the Royal Melbourne Hospital protects the privacy of personal and health information it holds. This Privacy Statement explains how your personal information (being information capable of identifying you as an individual) will be...

A message to former RMH staff News article

Recent reports are circulating in the media regarding a junior doctor allegedly involved in highly inappropriate behaviour at Austin Hospital. The RMH is aware that the individual named in this matter was employed by our organisation between February 2024 and February 2025.

Staff benefits

We have a range of initiatives to support employees in their work, as well as to recognise the achievements and contributions of individuals and teams.

Our hospital renovation works continue News article

If you’re heading to the RMH Parkville this week, things may look a little different while we renovate our site. Our improvement works have closed certain areas, which may change the path you need to take to get to your floor or ward.