Vision
The purpose of the Medical History Museum is to encourage appreciation and understanding of the history of medicine and its role in society through direct engagement with the collections. The museum stimulates active learning about the history of medicine through research, teaching, and dialogue among communities of students, faculty, scholars, alumni, and the wider public. The museum organizes exhibitions and educational programs to offer enjoyment and encourage inquiry, while building and maintaining its collections in trust for future generations.
Curator
Dr Jacqueline Healy
Director, Museums, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Dr Jacqueline Healy has extensive experience in the arts and museum sectors. She is Director, Museums, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences encompassing the Medical History Museum , Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum and Harry Brookes Allen Anatomy and Pathology Museum at the University of Melbourne.
Director, Museums, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
History
Over the years many people have assisted in the establishment and development of the Medical History Museum and its collection. It was Professor Kenneth Russell’s passion for medical history that resulted in the establishment of the Medical History Museum in 1967 with the support of a grant from the Wellcome Institute.
Chair of Medicine and Head of Neurology, St Vincent's Hospital
Chair
Professor Mark Cook
Chair of Medicine and Head of Neurology, St Vincent's Hospital
Committee Members
Dr Mark Garwood
Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Women's Hospital
Associate Professor Richard O'Brien
Clinical Dean, Austin Clinical School
Professor Nicola Lautenschlager
Head, Melbourne Medical School
Liz Brentnall
Executive Officer, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Ann Westmore
Honorary Fellow, Melbourne School of Population Health
Paul Noonan
Director, Marketing, Recruitment and Communications, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Dr Jacqueline Healy
Director, Museums, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Visitors information
The Medical History Museum offers FREE admission and welcomes visitors with disabilities. There is lift access to the second level although there are access limitations. To speak with a member of staff regarding a particular service or activity please contact the museum.
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