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Launch of Australian-first trial for young people with type 1 diabetes News article

An endocrinologist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is leading an Australian-first trial that looks at whether an insulin nasal spray, coupled with an injection, is effective in slowing down the immune attack that causes type 1 diabetes.

Researchers call for national research strategy for clinical trials in a pandemic News article

Australia should follow the examples of the UK and parts of the US and establish a national, coordinated approach for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for COVID-19, any future pandemics, and inter-pandemic periods, according to the authors of a Perspective published today by the Medical Journal...

Meet the newest members of the ED team - Medical Support Officers News article

If you’ve been down to the triage and ambulatory care part of our emergency department recently, you might have bumped into one of our Medical Support Officers (MSOs).

A new research study aims to uncover the risk indicators for thunderstorm asthma News article

A digital diary may be the answer to uncovering the risk of experiencing thunderstorm asthma.

Study hopes to end stigma for people living with type 1 diabetes News article

More than 4 in 5 people with diabetes have experienced stigma while living with their condition.

History of the RMH Parkville

Learn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital at its inner city Melbourne and Grattan Street sites.

Sarah’s good news story News article

It’s the good news story that went viral. Sarah is a 22 year old who lives with an intellectual disability. Unfortunately for Sarah, she became infected with COVID and required hospitalization during the height of the COVID wave.

RMH@Home Acute RMH Service

We deliver acute hospital-level treatment and care in the comfort of a person's own home.

Consent process for research involving people without decision-making capacity

The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic) provides a framework for making decisions about medical treatment when people do not have the capacity to make their own decisions.

Mobile Stroke Unit delivers lifesaving treatment to 34-year-old mum News article

A Hoppers Crossing mother who suffered a stroke last year has been reunited with the specialist stroke team and paramedics who came to her aid.

New guidelines set to change the way type 1 diabetes is diagnosed News article

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses could soon be transformed with newly released guidance outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D, before the point of symptom onset.

About Emergency

We provide emergency care 24 hours, 7 days a week for adults requiring urgent medical attention and we are one of two adult major trauma services in Victoria.

The RMH celebrates achievements at the Celebrating Excellence Awards 2024 News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital celebrated the outstanding achievements and contributions of our staff, consumers and volunteers at the annual Celebrating Excellence Awards.

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.

RISE Program

There are many opportunities across the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) to grow your nursing career. Gain introductory knowledge in specialty areas in our tailor-made 6 to 12-month RISE programs.

About our Mental Health service

We are a public mental health and wellbeing service for people living in central and inner west metropolitan Melbourne. We also offer some services in regional Victoria or statewide.

Why work at the RMH

When you work at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, you are part of a dedicated, caring and innovative team. As one of the largest health services in Victoria, the RMH is a hub of education, innovation and world-leading care.

Help for pregnant women navigating congenital heart disease News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) cardiology service is the centre for congenital interventions for Victoria and Tasmania, and as part of this service takes care of women through their pregnancies.

Basic physician training

Our Basic Physician Training (BPT) progam is highly successful and comprehensive, encompassing a broad range of clinical rotations and a supportive educational culture in the heart of Melbourne’s world-class medical precinct.

Internship

We recognise the difficult transition from medical student to intern and provide support to help our medical interns through their first postgraduate year.