Capital Institute of Pediatrics
Beijing, China
Key Insight: In 2024, the institution reached historic highs across operational metrics, achieving a 4.8-day average length of stay and a 112.2% bed occupancy rate. CIP also ranked #1 in talent satisfaction and #2 in comprehensive performance evaluation among 22 Beijing municipal hospitals.
Pioneering Care &
Global Pediatric Excellence
Capital Institute of Pediatrics (CIP) is the first pediatric medical research institute established in New China, formerly known as the Institute of Pediatrics of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, founded in 1958. Integrating advanced medical care, robust education, and cutting-edge research, it has stood as a medical beacon since its inception.
The affiliated hospital features 39 specialized clinical departments and more than 2,022 dedicated staff members, including 328 senior specialists. CIP proudly serves as the Second College of Pediatric Medicine of Capital Medical University, holding advanced degree authorizations in partnership with Peking Union Medical College and Peking University Health Science Center.
Host Unit
WHO Collaborating Centre for Child Health
Institutional Status & External Evidence
National Key Disciplines & Specialties
Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
National Key Clinical Specialty. Internationally renowned, featuring a WHO Collaborative Center established in 1988.
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
National Key Clinical Specialty managing critically ill children and serving as the Beijing Municipal Critical Neonatal Rescue Center.
Pediatric Surgery
Ranked approximately 10th nationally in the Fudan rankings, providing exceptional surgical care for complex pediatric conditions.
Neonatal Health Care
Recognized as a National NHC Featured Specialty unit, providing a seamless prenatal to postnatal transport service model.
Child Health Care
Houses the National Guidance Center for Child Health Care & Disease Prevention, leading nationwide pediatric health initiatives.
Infection & Immunity
Supported by the Beijing Infection & Immunity Center Laboratory, driving cutting-edge research in pediatric immunology.
Medical & Research Innovation Hubs
International Engagement & Research
While the Capital Institute of Pediatrics does not currently maintain a formally designated International Department for overseas clinical patients, its global engagement is profound through robust research collaborations globally.
- Extensive collaboration with global entities like the WHO Collaborating Centre for Child Health.
- Bilateral research initiatives, including the prominent China-Canada Child Health Research Collaborative Centre.
- Expatriate families seeking clinical care are recommended to contact the hospital directly at www.shouer.com.cn.
Global Research Standards
Through rigorous international affiliations and pioneering research, CIP continuously elevates pediatric medical science, winning 7 national-level awards and 105 provincial/ministerial science awards.
Research Excellence
Driving pediatric innovation globally.
Source & Verification
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