Meet Chris Whitty, UK Civil Service CMO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-11-19

Who is Chris Whitty?

Professor Sir Chris Whitty is the Chief Medical Officer for England and the UK government's Chief Medical Adviser since 2019. He is an epidemiologist with extensive experience in public health, infectious diseases, and health policy. Whitty has played a key role in the UK's response to COVID-19 and public health emergencies.

Chris Whitty's Work History

Chris Whitty has a distinguished career as a medical scientist and public health expert. He has served as Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care and head of the NIHR. Whitty is also a practicing NHS consultant and professor, contributing to global health research and policy.

• 2019-10 - Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Adviser to UK Government, UK Civil Service
• 2016-01 - 2021-08 - Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care, UK Department of Health and Social Care
• 2017-09 - 2018-04 - Interim Government Chief Scientific Adviser, UK Government
• 2009-03 - 2015-09 - Chief Scientific Adviser and Director of Research and Evidence, Department for International Development
• 2001-03 - Consultant Physician, University College London Hospitals
• 1991-09 - 2001-02 - Medical Doctor, NHS and overseas

Chris Whitty's Education

Chris Whitty holds a BA and DSc from Oxford, BM BCh from Oxford, MSc in Epidemiology from LSHTM, LLM from Northumbria University, and additional degrees in tropical medicine and economics.

• University of Oxford - DSc in Medical Science (2011 - 2011)
• University of Oxford - BM BCh in Medicine (1986 - 1991)
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine - MSc in Epidemiology (1996 - 1996)
• Northumbria University - LLM in Medical Law (2005 - 2005)
• Heriot-Watt University - MBA (2010 - 2010)
• The Open University - Diploma in Economics (unknown - unknown)

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