Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education (CAPE)

Founded in 2002 through a philanthropic gift from an anonymous community donor, the Center for Advanced Pediatric & Perinatal Education (CAPE) offers interactive simulation-based learning experiences and conducts human and system performance research in the obstetric, fetal, neonatal, and pediatric sciences. Inspired by collaborations with NASA, the FAA and other high-risk industries, CAPE’s Director Dr. Lou Halamek established CAPE on the principle that rigorous training and objective assessment will produce optimal human and system performance. CAPE’s vision is to see a world in which all people receive the safest, most efficient and effective healthcare.

CAPE serves as a training and research resource for healthcare professionals at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and Stanford University School of Medicine as well as local, regional, national and international audiences. Our clinical training programs offer healthcare professionals the opportunity to enhance the cognitive, technical, and behavioral skills necessary for optimal patient care. In addition, we offer state-of-the-art instruction in designing and conducting simulation-based training and debriefing programs.

Training Programs

Simulation Instructor Program

Healthcare professionals learn to design and deliver highly effective training programs for their own hospitals, clinics, and education centers.  This is CAPE’s most comprehensive program for those interested in simulation-based learning and debriefing. Both face-to-face and online programs are offered.

Online Debriefing Program

CAPE also offers an intensive, immersive CME-accredited online training program in debriefing, providing valuable experience for both experienced and novice debriefers.

Training Opportunities for Stanford Affiliates

Stanford affiliates train in a variety of clinical areas including neonatal resuscitation, ECMO, critical care transport, prenatal counseling and difficult conversations with patients and families.

Our Impact and Testimonials

Bobbi J Byrne, MD
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health

Alejandro B Gonzalez, MD, FAAP
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio