ASiT Trainer Awards 2027
Recognising Excellence in Surgical Training since 2000
NOMINATIONS FOR 2027 NOW OPEN
Behind every great surgeon is a trainer who took the time to teach, challenge, encourage and inspire. The ASiT Silver Awards recognise those exceptional individuals who have made a lasting difference to the training journeys of others through their commitment to education, mentorship and professional development.
For more than 25 years, these awards have celebrated trainers who go above and beyond to create outstanding learning environments and support the next generation of surgeons. Through the Silver Scalpel, Silver Suture and Silver Scissors Awards, ASiT recognises consultants, higher surgical trainees and junior trainers who demonstrate excellence in teaching, leadership and mentorship.
At a time when training opportunities continue to face increasing pressures, the ASiT Silver Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate those who continue to invest in their trainees and shape the future of surgery.
Over the past two decades, the prestigious Silver Scalpel Award has played a vital part in recognising trainers who go the extra mile for their trainees and promote the highest standards of surgical training.
At a time of constant flux in the NHS, with training increasingly squeezed by demands on service, it is more important than ever that we recognise and reward good trainers. Training goes hand in hand with providing excellent patient care, and Silver Scalpel winners also deliver an exemplary service to their patients, creating a positive clinical environment and learning culture for trainees.
Eligibility: Any consultant surgeon working in the UK and ROI
Now in its 27th iteration, ASiT is grateful to Swann-Morton for continuing to support this prestigious award.
LINK TO NOMINATION FORM: https://forms.gle/c6XYtUXb7fSna3rE6
This award was introduced in 2019 to recognise outstanding trainers at an ST3+ level and acknowledge that not all training takes place by consultants.
Eligibility:
- All UK and ROI doctors at a Higher Surgical Training level (not limited to formal training programmes)
- All doctors working within surgical posts who are not established Consultants or Associate Specialists
- Consultant or Associate Specialist Surgeons in their first year of practice who are nominated by their peers for education delivered during their final year of training will be considered
- Nominations for doctors in more than one category, current ASiT Council or Executive Committee members and self-nominations will not be accepted
ASiT would like to thank the RCSEd Faculty of Surgical Trainers for its sponsorship of this award.
LINK TO NOMINATION FORM: https://forms.gle/KAsxzRX8f4eV6T5E7
With the increasing challenges facing surgical trainees, many are being supported and mentored by not only excellent trainers but excellent peers who support, guide and inspire. ASiT is delighted to introduce a new category for this year's awards to recognise more junior trainer grades (FY1 to CT2 or equivalent).
Eligibility:
- All UK and ROI doctors working at a Foundation or Core Surgical Training level (not limited to formalised training programmes)
- All doctors working within surgical posts who are not established Higher Surgical Trainees, Registrars, Consultants or Associate Specialists
- Nominations for doctors in posts with non-surgical rotations (e.g. Foundation Programmes) will be considered if the nomination pertains to training provided in surgical jobs
- Nominations for doctors in more than one category, current ASiT Council or Executive Committee members and self-nominations will not be accepted
This award is kindly sponsored by BBraun.
LINK TO NOMINATION FORM: https://forms.gle/9NZZ38o7toSD2ADB7
NOMINATIONS FOR 2027 NOW OPEN!
Nominations should detail why you think your nominee is an exceptional surgical trainer and deserves the award. Nominations will be assessed based on the following domains:
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Training and Development
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Promoting Equality and Diversity
Supporting evidence from other trainees, consultants, nursing and allied health practitioners can be provided within the nomination.
Please use the following links to nominate for the following awards:
Silver Scalpel: https://forms.gle/c6XYtUXb7fSna3rE6
Silver Suture: https://forms.gle/KAsxzRX8f4eV6T5E7
Silver Scissors: https://forms.gle/9NZZ38o7toSD2ADB7
The top nominations will be selected for interviews by members of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers and the ASiT Executive Committee and the shortlisted candidates after interviews will be invited to join us at the 2027 ASiT Annual Conference where the winners will be announced. We look forward to receiving your nominations!
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