Welcome
Professor Amy Gray, Head of Department
Welcome to the Department of Paediatrics. We are a diverse group of academics supported by amazing professional staff who cover the spectrum of paediatrics from infants to child and adolescent health, and from community prevention to tertiary hospital care.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Melbourne Medical School is proud to foster a vibrant and inclusive culture delivering initiatives that value and support diversity.
Annual Report 2021-2022
The 2021-2022 report presents some of the exciting and innovative activities engaged in by our team of students, educators, researchers and leaders. It highlights the achievements of our academic and honorary staff, who continue to generate amazing successes in the face of a global COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, we have something to suit your needs and schedule. With the highest teaching evaluations in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences we are proud to offer our coursework and short course programs to our leaders and future leaders.
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Degrees
Our degrees, taught by our world-renowned academics are the perfect way to begin in the field of biomedical sciences.
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Short Courses and Development
At the Melbourne Children’s, we deliver a diverse range of non-award short courses and professional development programs to advance healthcare professionals.
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Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offer an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Current Student Resources
Resources for students enrolled in research degrees and honours programs in the department.
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Post Graduate Studies
We offer post-graduate studies in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, a Master of Genomics, and a Master of Genetic Counseling.
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Clinical Electives
We offer a limited number of placements for non-University of Melbourne medical students who wish to undertake clinical electives at the Royal Children's Hospital.
Graduate Research resources
A resource for students and supervisors seeking up to date information about policies and procedures.
Working in close partnership with the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI), the Department of Paediatrics supports research in all sub-speciality areas of paediatrics (newborn, child, adolescent) medicine, surgery and allied health, across the arenas of clinical, public health and laboratory research - all with the common goal of improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
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Research Themes
Our research is encompassed within several broad research themes. This multidisciplinary approach aims to increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on projects that span common themes.
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Research Groups
An overview of the research interests within the Department and the project work being carried out by our research groups.
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Honours & Masters Research
We offer research-based courses at Honours and Masters level with a focus on Molecular Biology of Human Development & Disease.
Department Events
Graduate Research News
Genomics and Genetics
Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
Academic Awards and Achievements
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Teddy Bear Hospital
An innovative vehicle to improve the communication skills of medical professionals and health literacy of children, our Teddy Bear Hospital program is one of the biggest engagement events at the University.
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Campus Partners: Melbourne Children’s Campus
The Royal Children’s Hospital, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne, together make an interwoven, symbiotic relationship delivering high quality clinical services underpinned by research and education.
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Alumni
Our pride in our graduates and in their lives spent improving the health and well-being of others is matched by our desire to maintain strong connections with all who have passed through our doors.
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ASQ-Trak
The ASQ-TRAK is a developmental screening tool for observing and monitoring the developmental progress of Australian Aboriginal children at 2 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 36 months and 48 months of age.
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Healthy Trajectories
Healthy Trajectories aim is to make it possible for children and youth whose lives are complicated by disability to reach their full potential for health and participation across the life span.
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Children's Bioethics Centre
The Children’s Bioethics Centre provides the Clinical Ethics Service for The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) campus. The service advises and supports hospital staff work through complex decision-making, often in emotionally fraught situations.
Follow Us on Social Media
The Paediatric Academy is a welcoming community that provides opportunities for clinical practitioners in medical, allied health, and nursing, as well as academics, researchers, educators, administrators, and managers, to maximise and foster meaningful connections and cross-collaboration, inspire through engaging, diverse, and enriching programs.
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Honorary Staff
Our honorary staff play a critical role in the life of the Department of Paediatrics and substantially assist us in working with the communities we serve to improve health and advance health care through our teaching, learning, research, clinical care and advocacy. Applications are welcome from individuals who make a significant and sustained contribution to the Department of Paediatrics in any of the areas of Learning and Teaching; Research; Engagement; or Professional Practice and Leadership.