Call For Nominations: 2024 Dr. Lou Halamek Pediatric Simulation Excellence Award

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Simulation and Innovative Learning Methods (SoSILM) is pleased to announce we are now accepting nominations for the 2024 Dr. Lou Halamek Pediatric Simulation Excellence Award.

This award was created in recognition of the significant contributions to pediatric simulation made by Dr. Lou Halamek (SoSILM Executive Committee member 2016-2021). Dr. Halamek, MD, FAAP, is a founding member of the Section on Simulation and Innovative Learning Methods (SoSILM) and has been instrumental in leading and mentoring others in valuable simulation projects and initiatives including one of the first programs at the AAP to fully incorporate the science of simulation, our Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®). Dr. Halamek is a Professor in the Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University. He has a clinical appointment at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford where he works in the level IV neonatal intensive care unit and is the Director of Neonatal Resuscitation. He is a recognized expert in debriefing and has trained local, regional, national, and international professionals on debriefing methods.

Eligibility

The Dr. Lou Halamek Pediatric Simulation Excellence Award recognizes outstanding contributions to child health using simulation and innovative learning methods.

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• The recipient must be a Fellow of the AAP.
• The award will be based on outstanding service to the AAP beyond that required of the elected leadership.
• The recipient will have made notable contributions to pediatric simulation on a national level and be recognized for excellence in teaching and mentoring others in the use of simulation.
• The recipient will be selected based on long-term accomplishments.

Process

If you would like to submit a nomination, please complete the nominations form or the QR code. 

 
The deadline for submitting nominations is May 15, 2024, at 11:59pm CST.

The SoSILM Executive Committee will review nominations and select the award recipient. The recipient will have travel expenses covered to attend the SoSILM H-program where they will be honored and receive a commemorative plaque at the AAP 2024 National Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, FL.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the nominations process.