Tutor information
Martin Bricknell
Professor Bricknell was appointed as Professor of Conflict, Health and Military Medicine at King’s College London in April 2019 after serving 34 years in the UK Defence Medical Services, culminating as the Surgeon General of the UK Armed Forces. He undertook operational tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Balkans with numerous additional overseas assignments. He was awarded the Companion of the Order of Bath, the Order of St John and the US Bronze Star during his military service. He is an accredited specialist in General Practice, Public Health and Occupational Medicine.
Courses
Examine the origins of military welfare for veterans and widows during the British Civil Wars of the 1640s, comparing that with the provision provided to service personnel and their families today by the Armed Forces Covenant.