March 2026 Fellows' update: Shehan Hettiaratchy - The Churchill Fellowship

March 2026 Fellows' update: Shehan Hettiaratchy

Shehan Hettiaratchy (CF 2009) published his memoir The Careful Surgeon: Finding Light, Courage and Compassion in the Face of Life and Death, reflecting on his experiences as a trauma surgeon in major incidents and conflict settings.

The book was featured in a Guardian interview exploring his work treating victims of the Westminster attack, his surgical missions in Ukraine and Gaza, and his views on maintaining compassion and humanity in healthcare.

It is available through major booksellers.

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