When first began, fans were introduced to five optimistic interns who were fresh out of medical school. They were all desperate to become the next prestigious surgeon, like Ellis Grey or Margaret Goodwin. However, only two of them managed to make it to the big leagues.
One thing fans have learned through the show is that if the doesn't think you're good enough or if you fail your exams, you don't make the cut.
You can be kicked out of the program or fired. Viewers got to witness this first-hand as several surgeons have been fired for their incompetence — and rightfully so. Want some examples? Here are five doctors we'd hate to have on-call and five who we'd be relieved to see.
Worst: Izzie Stevens

Although Izzie is one of the kindest and most compassionate people you will ever meet, she was a very reckless doctor. Everyone knows that Izzie was emotionally invested in her patients, but this was also detrimental to her career as she struggled to separate her personal life from the professional.
She forced her fiancé onto the transplant list by cutting his LVAD, nearly killing him. She also incorrectly gave a patient the wrong dosage of medicine, meaning they couldn't get a liver transplant.
Izzie was so incompetent and not good under pressure.
Best: Miranda Bailey

One person on the show fans would literally trust with their life is Bailey. She is organized, direct, and has no time for nonsense, which is one of the reasons why she is highly respected by her colleagues.
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