About Us
Welcome to the Department of Medicine
Professor Elif Ekinci
Welcome to the Department of Medicine, the oldest and one of the largest centres of medical research within the Melbourne Medical School. With over 200 staff and 500 honorary members across five key sites, we lead impactful research and education that spans bench to bedside. Our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and improving patient outcomes continues to drive excellence in clinical care, research, and teaching. We’re proud to be shaping the future of medicine.
Academic Sites
The Department is based across several precincts of the Melbourne Medical School, all at key hospital sites, as well as conducting academic activities in Medicine at other hospitals.
Austin Health
Royal Melbourne Hospital
St Vincent's Hospital
Western Health
Northern Health
Our Department By the Numbers
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$13M+
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Our Leadership
Our leadership team provides strategic direction for research, teaching, training, and governance across the Department of Medicine.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Melbourne Medical School is proud to foster a vibrant and inclusive culture delivering initiatives that value and support diversity.