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Essential Surgical Skills and Principles for Aspiring Surgeons (ESSPAS)

Name: Essential Surgical Skills and Principles for Aspiring Surgeons (ESSPAS)
Start: 2026-10-31
Location: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff, Frazer Building, 126 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5LE

31 Oct 2026 · 0830-1815 · College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff, Frazer Building, 126 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5LE, United Kingdom Hotels nearby

About

A practical introduction to aseptic technique, suturing, tissue handling and wound management.

Who it’s for

Medical students, foundation doctors and junior surgical trainees

Price£165
7 CPD credits

Things to know

Study leave
Your trust or deanery approves study leave and funding, so ask before you book.

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Frequently asked

Who is Essential Surgical Skills and Principles for Aspiring Surgeons (ESSPAS) for?: Medical students, foundation doctors and junior surgical trainees.
How much does Essential Surgical Skills and Principles for Aspiring Surgeons (ESSPAS) cost?: Fee: £165.

Reviewed by

Dr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 20 Oct 2026

£165 · 7 CPD credits

7 CPD credits

Attending counts as external CPD. Most college schemes ask for 50 credits a year and 250 over the five-year revalidation cycle.

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Checked against Doctors Academy’s pages · updated 20 Oct 2026

Essential Surgical Skills and Principles for Aspiring Surgeons (ESSPAS)

Things to know

Study leave

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