Minor Surgery Overview
Quality Assured: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and NHS England accredited, previously RCGP accredited - a proven track record of trusted hands on training.
Our award-winning, Minor Surgery Courses offer exceptional value for money, featuring hands-on practical sessions to enhance your skills. We have trained over 3,000 healthcare professionals to date.
What Makes Our Courses Stand Out?
Royal College of Surgeons (Ed.) and NHS-England Accredited – Gain certification from trusted accrediting bodies.
The Products We Use - We use only synthetic models and animal-free products, ensuring ethical and high-quality training experiences
Hands-On Learning – Take home instruments, sutures, and a skin model to practice and reinforce your skills.
Shadowing Experience - We are the only course that offers delegates the unique opportunity to shadow our expert tutors during live Minor Surgery clinics.
Practice-Focused Approach – Master minor surgery through hands-on training rather than passive lectures.
Expert-Led Training – Learn from a dynamic, highly experienced GP who is a Professor in Primary Care and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Unbeatable Value – The most affordable 1-day and 2-day courses available, at just £350 and £550.
Premium Venues – Enjoy a comfortable learning environment in top-quality locations.
Quality food - We provide lunch and refreshments for all of our courses so you will not go hungry!
Interested? Keep reading for more details!
Led by accredited GP
This course is taught by Professor Fahad Rizvi, an accomplished GP and academic with a strong surgical background. Before moving into general practice, he spent six years as a surgeon and continues to hold membership with both the Royal College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgeons in Primary Care.
Professor Rizvi brings a wealth of teaching experience in minor surgery and actively performs advanced procedures across practices in Leicestershire, including vasectomies, carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, and many others.
His expertise ensures the course is highly relevant for those in Primary Care, while also covering advanced techniques that go beyond the scope of a standard minor surgery course.
What's Included in the Course?
- A printed handbook where you can make your own notes
- A Minor Surgery Instrument kit which includes - sutures, scalpel blades, cyst and lipoma excision pads, suturing pads
- Consent forms
- Wound aftercare sheet
- An up-to-date copy of the Minor Surgery DES contract
- An infection control audit for CQC purposes
- The opportunity to shadow the tutors undertaking excisions in practice
- Lunch and refreshments
- Networking opportunities with like-minded peers.
Who can attend this Course?
This course is designed to support professionals at every stage of their minor surgery journey. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence, an intermediate wanting to refine your technique, or an experienced practitioner seeking an update or skills refresh, you’ll find the right level of challenge and support here.
With a flexible, learner-focused approach, we make sure no one is left behind—or left waiting around. Our training prioritises hands-on practice over heavy theory, giving you maximum opportunity to develop real, practical skills you can take back to your workplace.
Where do you Courses take place?
Our Minor Surgery Courses for Healthcare Professionals are delivered at multiple locations across the UK. You can find full details of dates and locations below.
Is this Course great value for money?
We’re proud to offer outstanding value for money, making our Minor Surgery Courses some of the most affordable and accessible in the UK. Our 1-day update course is just £350, and our comprehensive 2-day course is only £550..
Do I receive CPD points upon completion?
Yes, for attending our 2-day Minor Surgery Course, you will receive 12 CPD points.
For our 1-day Minor Surgery Update Course, you will receive 6 CPD points on completion of the course.
Can I practice independently after this Course?
Our Minor Surgery Course gives you the practical skills, confidence, and up-to-date guidance to perform minor surgical procedures in a safe, simulated environment. It’s designed as high-quality CPD, not a formal qualification, so it doesn’t automatically grant independent practice rights.
Exactly what you need to practice independently will depend on your role and workplace. For some, this may involve further qualifications; for others, it could be CPD training like this course combined with local competency sign-off, mentorship, or employer requirements.
If you’re not a prescriber, you’ll also need local arrangements for anesthetic use under a PGD or PSD before treating patients.
The course is popular with doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other NMC/HCPC-registered professionals - whether you’re building a foundation in minor surgery or refreshing existing skills.
With synthetic skin there are no entry restrictions, and you’ll get the chance to practice techniques in a safe, supportive setting.
Rather than a pass/fail exam, you’ll take part in formative assessments designed to strengthen your skills and support your professional growth.
Model Syllabus
To view the model syllabus for our 2-day course, please click here
Syllabus
NEW – Multi-course package discount
Leicester | 18-19 September 2025
Fully Booked
2-day Minor Surgery Course for clinicians looking to upskill within their practice.
To be held at The Grand Hotel, Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6ES. Only £550
London | 25 September 2025
FULLY BOOKED
1-day UPDATE course for experienced clinicians
To be held at Danubius Hotel Regents Park, 18 Lodge Rd, London NW8 7JT. Only £350
Birmingham | 2 October 2025
Manchester | 16 October 2025
London | 6th-7th November 2025
2-day Minor Surgery Course for clinicians looking to upskill within their practice.
To be held at Danubius Hotel Regents Park, 18 Lodge Rd, London NW8 7JT. Only £550Â
Birmingham | 22nd - 23rd January 2026
2-day Minor Surgery Course for clinicians looking to upskill within their practice.
Cambridge | 30th January 2026
1-day UPDATE course for experienced clinicians.
To be held at The Cambridge Belfry Hotel, Back Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6BW. Only £350Â
Cambridge | 5-6 February 2026
2-day Minor Surgery Course for clinicians looking to upskill within their practice.
To be held at The Cambridge Belfry Hotel, Back Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6BW. Only £550Â
Leicester | 24th April 2026
1-day UPDATE course for experienced clinicians.
To be held at The Grand Hotel, Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6ES. Only £350
London | 14th-15th May 2026
2-day Minor Surgery Course for clinicians looking to upskill within their practice.
To be held at Danubius Hotel Regents Park, 18 Lodge Rd, London NW8 7JT. Only £550Â
London | 5th June 2026
1-day UPDATE course for experienced clinicians
To be held at Danubius Hotel Regents Park, 18 Lodge Rd, London NW8 7JT. Only £350
Leicester | 11th-12th June 2026
2-day Minor Surgery Course for clinicians looking to upskill within their practice.
To be held at The Grand Hotel, Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6ES. Only £550
Oxford | 16 October 2026
Meet the Team
Come and meet our Minor Surgery team below.
Dr Abbas Tejani
Founder & Chair
Dr Abbas Tejani is a GP Partner and Occupational Physician based in Leicester, UK, as well as the founder of Cornerstone Medical Education .
Dr Tejani is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Centre for Primary Care Research and is actively involved in medical education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
With extensive leadership experience, he has previously served on the Executive Board of his local hospital trust and as the Clinical Lead for Health Inequalities at Leicester CCG.
Additionally, Dr Tejani is a highly experienced minor surgeon, carrying out approximately 2,500 procedures each year.
Professor Fahad Rizvi
Course lead and tutor
Professor Fahad Rizvi, a distinguished healthcare professional known for his transformative contributions to the local NHS organisation through a comprehensive, system-wide approach.
Professor Rizvi has played a pivotal role in optimising operations and enhancing patient care across the region, setting national benchmarks within the UK’s National Health Service
Professor Rizvi is deeply committed to teaching and research, nurturing the future generation of healthcare professionals.
As an enthusiastic educator, motivator, and influential figure in the field of community-based surgery, he inspires and educates both peers and students alike. His unwavering professionalism and commitment to the highest medical standards are evident throughout his career.
Throughout the years, Dr Rizvi has made commendable contributions to the medical field, particularly in enhancing care pathways for patients. His innovative initiatives to bridge the gap between specialists and generalists are not just noteworthy but exemplary of his vision for integrated care.
Prof Fahad Rizvi's passion for improvement and collaboration is evident from his various publications in journals and magazines globally.Â
Testimonials
"I recently attended this fantastic minor surgery course that exceeded all expectations. The balance between theory and hands-on practice was perfect, and the mentor was truly exceptional—highly skilled, engaging, and full of practical tips and surgical tricks that will be invaluable in clinical practice.'
"The hands-on sessions were incredibly useful, with plenty of opportunities to refine techniques under expert guidance. The mentor’s enthusiasm and clarity made learning both enjoyable and effective. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their minor surgery skills. A truly invaluable experience."
"Loved this course. Having never done surgery before, I was worried but was pleasantly surprised how confident I felt after leaving the course. I now practice Minor Surgery at my GP Practice - thank you for a fantastic course!"
"Thoroughly recommend this course - even if it was on the moon I would have travelled there!"
"Clear and valuable information. The best part of the course is all the information about running a minor ops service and dealing with possible problems."
"Very refreshing to see a course so well-designed for the benefit of the attendees and so much better than the other courses out there. Really recommend!"
"Really enjoyed the course. Had plenty of time for one-to-one feedback and observation. Dr Tejani and Professor Rizvi are very approachable and both have a passion for teaching which makes the experience even more valuable!"
"It was a pleasure to attend this course. Very professional approach and a lot of time given to improve our skills. Dr Abbas and Prof Fahad really made us feel comfortable in minor surgery. I strongly recommend this course :)"
I came in quite nervous and afraid of excess bleeding. I was a complete novice and felt able to ask menial questions without worry of embarrassment. Very much enjoyed! Thank you very much!
"This course was very interactive, very informative and very practical. Not bombarded with unnecessary theory and level of education was just right which we need as a GP. I think this is BEST Course even if you are beginner or you want to refresh your skills and knowledge with latest guidelines. A very well managed course by Dr Tejani's team and Prof. Rizvi is marvelous and very friendly. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this Minor surgical course to all the GPs who want to practice and learn minor surgical skills."
"Really enjoyable course. As someone with limited prior surgical experience, immediately put to ease by Dr Abbas and Prof Fahad, and felt I could ask anything without any judgement.
Found the practical 1-1 session at the end extremely helpful.
Will be attending another Cornerstone event again!"
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