Christopher John Kent Bulstrode CBE (1951–2023) was a British academic and professor at Green Templeton College, Oxford.[1][2][3]
Christopher Bulstrode | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 January 1951 |
| Died | 7 December 2023 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | academic |
| Medical career | |
| Institutions | Green Templeton College, Oxford British Army |
| Sub-specialties | trauma and orthopaedics |
| Website | http://christopherbulstrode.com/ |
Early life and education
editChristopher Bulstrode was born on 5 January 1951 in Guernsey, to radiologist John and Jacqueline Bulstrode.[4] He attended Radley College following his early education at Cheam School, where he notably interacted with the future King Charles III.[4]
Bulstrode's academic pursuits began with a strong interest in zoology, leading him to study under Nobel laureate, Konrad Lorenz in Bavaria.[4] This experience prompted a temporary shift from medicine to zoology at Oxford, where he led student expeditions.[4] However, he later returned to medicine, completing his education at Cambridge and Oxford.[4]
Career
editBulstrode's medical career began in Africa, where he worked in refugee camps and as a lecturer in veterinary pathology.[4] Later, he returned to the UK and changed his specialisation to trauma and orthopaedics.[4] He was known for his outspoken views on medical ethics and reform, particularly advocating for the rights of junior doctors and critiquing established medical practices.[4]
Bulstrode's later career included service as a trauma surgeon in the British Army, despite initial age-related challenges.[4][5] His deployment to Afghanistan was a notable period, where he contributed to healthcare restructuring and worked in refugee camps.[4] His post-military career involved emergency medicine in New Zealand and contributions to Doctors of the World. His service was recognised in 2016 when he was appointed CBE.[4]
Bulstrode died of a progressive neurodegenerative disorder on 7 December 2023.[4] Before he died he completed his autobiography.[6] His memorial service was held at Magdalen College Oxford.
References
edit- ^ Parrott, Nick (18 December 2023). "Professor Christopher Bulstrode CBE (1951 – 2023)". Green Templeton College.
- ^ Watts, Geoff (May 2024). "Christopher Bulstrode". The Lancet. 403 (10438): 1744. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(24)00871-7. ISSN 0140-6736.
- ^ Illman, John (19 January 2024). "Chris Bulstrode: volunteered for the army as a trauma surgeon in his 50s". BMJ. 384: q133. doi:10.1136/bmj.q133. ISSN 1756-1833.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Dr Chris Bulstrode obituary". 3 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024 – via The Times.
- ^ "Surgeon joins army aged 56". Oxford Mail. 10 December 2008.
- ^ In accordance with his wishes, it is now on line (from 13 April 2024) at christopherbulstrode.com