Research Interests
Parkville Precinct Medical is a Teaching and Training General Practice and also actively involved in a range of research collaboratives.
PPM is an approved RACGP Training Practice and we currently provide training placements and support for GPT3 and GPT4 GP Registrars.
PPM is also an active member of VICREN, a University of Melbourne led Research Collaborative designed to support improvements in patient outcomes, clinical practice and health policy.
In addition to VICREN, PPM is actively involved in a range of research interest groups with academic and clinical institutions surrounding the Parkville Precinct and beyond.
Our team is actively involved in teaching, training and research and we are open to participating in collaboratives in the following areas:
- E-health. Opportunities to improve clinical practice with technologies that assist in quality care, clinical audit, information sharing and patient empowerment through patient data sharing
- Improvements in chronic disease planning and care
- Mental Health and well-being, including studies related to new mental health treatment options
- Vaccinations – the role of vaccinations in ensuring a safe workplace
Dr Rita McMorrow is currently completing a PhD at the University of Melbourne, exploring the impact of diabetes on patients. Dr McMorrow is also a Training Supervisor for GP Registrars at our practice.
Dr Lewis is involved in collaboratives with other specialists to provide responsive and effective care to COVID19 positive patients, and post COVID19 care. Dr Lewis is the Practice Principal and also the lead Training Supervisor for our GP clinical training program.
booking an appointment
Bookings can be made at any time, by clicking the link below. Alternatively phone the clinic/practice on
03 8652 8652 during opening hours.
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Closed weekends and public holidays.
Phone
Location
1F Royal Parade
Parkville VIC 3052
We are located at street level, Royal Parade entrance, Melbourne Private Hospital Building
Clinic Hours
MON - FRI: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Closed on weekends and public holidays
Acknowledgement of Country
Parkville Precinct Medical respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples as the Traditional owners of the land in which we work. PPM extends respect to the people of the Kulin nation and all Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise those whose ongoing efforts to protect and promote First Nations cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.
We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.