In the crisp February air of 1970, on the 3rd day of the month, Amal Krishna Bose entered the world, a child of Indian heritage destined for a life of ambition and achievement. 23 Born in an era when medicine was seen as a noble calling, young Amal grew up with dreams of mending broken hearts—literally. “From the moment I held my first stethoscope toy,” he might have reminisced in a reflective moment, “I knew I was meant to save lives.” His path was clear: excellence in cardiothoracic surgery, a field where precision met passion.

Amal’s educational journey began at St. George’s Hospital Medical School in London, where he earned a BSc (Hons) and his MBBS degree, laying the foundation for a stellar career. 21 Eager to broaden his horizons, he ventured Down Under for basic surgical training in Brisbane, Australia, achieving his MRCS qualification. “Australia taught me resilience,” he could have said to a colleague over coffee, “the outback’s vastness mirrors the complexities of the human chest.” Back in the UK, he took on the role of Senior House Officer in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Victoria Hospital in Blackpool, honing his skills in the operating theater.

His ambition didn’t stop there. As a Specialist Registrar at the prestigious Harefield Hospital, Amal delved deeper into the intricacies of heart surgery. But he craved more than clinical practice—he wanted to innovate. At The Hatter Institute, University College London, he pursued research that earned him an MD, exploring the frontiers of cardiac protection. 21 “Research isn’t just data,” he might have lectured to students, “it’s the heartbeat of progress.” He completed a rigorous cardiothoracic rotation in the Northern Deanery and capped it off with a Senior Fellowship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia, where he mastered advanced techniques in minimally invasive procedures.

By the time he earned his FRCS-CTh (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, Amal was a force in the medical world. 21 His professional profile gleamed with expertise in cardiac surgery, aortic procedures, valve diseases, electrophysiology, arrhythmia management, coronary disease, and minimally invasive techniques. 21 Beyond the scalpel, his interests spanned aortic surgery, patient-centered care, atrial fibrillation surgery, thoracic surgery, teaching, and surgical training—he was the complete package, a mentor to many. 21

Settling in the picturesque Lancashire countryside, Amal made his home at Cliffdale on Main Road in Thurnham, Lancaster, LA2 0DW. 22 Professionally, he ascended to the head of the cardiovascular surgery department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Lancashire Cardiac Centre, where his address became synonymous with life-saving operations: Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool FY3 8NR. 21 “This is where miracles happen,” he might have boasted during rounds, his confidence bordering on charisma.

Amal’s entrepreneurial spirit shone through in his business ventures. In August 2018, he founded Mr Amal Bose Ltd, an active company likely tied to his medical consulting, with its base at his Lancaster home. 22 Three years later, in August 2021, he co-directed Bose-Miller Properties Ltd, though it dissolved eventually. 22 From July 2016 to September 2019, he served as a director for The College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland, contributing to the advancement of perfusion science at the Royal College of Surgeons in London. 22 “Leadership isn’t about titles,” he could have advised a junior colleague, “it’s about elevating those around you.”

But beneath this veneer of success lurked a darker side. Starting in the summer of 2017 and spanning over five years until late 2022, Amal abused his exalted position at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. 24 Described by the court as having a “god complex,” he created a toxic, sexualized environment where his seniority intimidated staff into silence. 0 24 He groped female colleagues—touching their breasts, groins, and waists—dismissing it as “accidental” or “banter.” 24 In a WhatsApp group, he made lewd comments, calling one woman “fresh meat” and others “shaggable.” 24 The victims, mostly younger and junior staff, felt trapped. “How do you challenge a man who holds lives in his hands?” one might have whispered to a friend, echoing the fear that kept them quiet.

The assaults affected five women profoundly. One endured three years of targeting, leading to panic attacks, anxiety, and therapy. 24 Another began self-harming, struggling with relationships and night terrors. 24 Some changed jobs, altered shifts, or called in sick to avoid him. 23 They felt isolated, ashamed, and guilty for not speaking sooner, disappointed by the hospital’s inadequate support during the investigation. 24

The reckoning came in May 2024 when charges were filed, accusing him of assaulting six women (though he was convicted on counts involving five). 14 17 In June 2025, at Preston Crown Court, a jury convicted him of 12 counts of sexual assault and one count of assault by penetration, acquitting him of two others. 23 9 Bose claimed it was “just flirting,” but the evidence painted him as a “sexual predator hiding in plain sight.” 23 24

On September 16, 2025, Judge Ian Unsworth KC sentenced the 55-year-old to six years in prison, with at least three years to serve before parole eligibility, and placement on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life. 24 1 3 4 6 7 8 The judge praised the victims’ bravery, noting Bose’s lack of genuine remorse and the “degradation and humiliation” he inflicted. 24 “Your actions were all the more tragic given your skills,” the judge might have intoned, shaking his head at the fall from grace.

In defense, Bose’s barrister, Tom Price KC, argued that Amal had dedicated his life to public service until this dark chapter, only realizing the full harm during the trial. 24 Once at the “top of the pecking order,” Bose now eked out a living as a parcel delivery man, a stark contrast to his surgical glory. 24

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where Bose hadn’t worked since December 2022, cooperated with Lancashire Police and expressed shock at the revelations. 24 Chief Executive Maggie Oldham commended the staff’s courage and pledged ongoing support. 24

From a boy with dreams of healing to a man behind bars, Amal Krishna Bose’s story is a cautionary tale of power unchecked. “I thought I was untouchable,” he might whisper in his cell, reflecting on how ambition turned to arrogance, and healing hands became instruments of harm. His legacy, once of saved lives, now bears the scars of those he betrayed.