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By Eimear O’DwyerLOCAL medic Denis Collins was elected by surgical trainees across Ireland to receive this year’s Silver Scalpel Award for his outstanding contributions to surgical training. Denis received the Silver Scalpel accolade from the Irish Surgical Training Group (ISTG) in recognition of his excellence in surgical training and mentorship, as voted for by trainees across Ireland. Speaking on the podcast, Denis referenced the support he has received from his wife Rosemary, his parents, and his colleagues throughout his career. Honesty, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are the most important traits of an effective surgeon, Denis told the RCSI. The Silver Scalpel Award is approaching its third decade, and is a longstanding event in the Irish surgical training calendar.