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Research
Dr Sutu has a strong clinical research interest.
His particular passion is about research which explores the patient experience. Through his qualitative research, he is able to better understand his patients’ needs, and provide more holistic care.
Outside researching about patient care and experiences, Benjamin’s research interests include multidisciplinary care and connective tissue diseases.
Benjamin has also had experience in recruiting and collecting data for clinical trials.
Benjamin has published manuscripts in medical journals, presented at national and international meetings, and has had posters presented at medical conferences.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
Dr Benjamin Sutu
BSc, MD, FRACP
Dr Benjamin Sutu holds qualifications in the following fields;
Bachelor of Science, majoring in Human Structure and Function - The University of Melbourne, awarded in 2012
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - The University of Melbourne, awarded in 2016
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Rheumatology - The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), awarded in 2023
Awards;
Minister for Health's Volunteer of the Year
In 2016, Benjamin Sutu and Julia Gorton won the Minister for Health’s Volunteer of the Year Award for Outstanding Achievements by a Young Volunteer in recognition of their volunteering and advocacy in Music Therapy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Safer Care Victoria - Compassionate Care Award
A group submission by Dr Emma O’Brien OAM (In Harmony with our Patients - 20 years of Music Therapy at the RMH) recognising two decades of Music Therapy services at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Newman College - Myers Family Scholarship
In recognition of outstanding academic achievements.
Dr Sutu is a Rheumatologist who is passionate about comprehensive clinical care and equitable access to healthcare. Benjamin completed his specialist training at the Alfred and Royal Melbourne Hospitals, and is passionate about managing all aspects of rheumatic disease. He has experience in managing inflammatory arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions and autoimmune diseases. He actively participates in research about connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, multidisciplinary healthcare and ways to improve patient care outcomes.
Benjamin is also a Clinical Skills Coach/Professional Practice tutor through the University of Melbourne for medical students. He is committed to the well-rounded education of our next generation of healthcare professionals.
Benjamin is currently the Music Therapy Fellow at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. He is an award-winning Music Therapy volunteer for the hospital and regularly contributes to the world-famous RMH Scrub Choir.
Outside of his clinical roles, Benjamin enjoys chronicling his home cooking adventures through photography and creative writing.