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Dr. Preston Burke
Preston Xavier Burke, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a fictional character from the medical drama television series ''Grey's Anatomy'', which airs on ABC in the United States. The character was created by series producer Shonda Rhimes, and was portrayed by actor Isaiah Washington from 2005 to 2007. Burke is introduced as an attending cardiothoracic surgeon at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, and his romantic relationship with intern Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) becomes one of the central storylines of the show during its first three seasons. Burke made his final appearance in Season 3, leaving Seattle following the aftermath of his failed wedding to Cristina. In 2007, Washington was terminated from the show after he used a homophobic slur toward co-star T. R. Knight during an on-set altercation involving Knight and Patrick Dempsey. On June 7, 2007, ABC announced that Washington would be dropped from ''Grey's Anatomy'' as a result of this incident. Although Burke is mentioned occasional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grey's Anatomy
''Grey's Anatomy'' is an American medical drama television series focusing on the personal and professional lives of surgical internship (medicine), interns, residency (medicine), residents, and attending physician, attendings at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, later named the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. The series premiered on March 27, 2005, on American Broadcasting Company, ABC as a mid-season replacement. The show's title is a reference to ''Gray's Anatomy'', a classic human anatomy textbook. Writer Shonda Rhimes developed the pilot and served as showrunner, head writer, and executive producer until stepping down in 2015. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series is filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California, and Vancouver, British Columbia. The original cast consisted of nine star-billed actors: Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, T. R. Knight, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Isaiah Washington, and Patrick Dempsey. For most of its run, the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Internship (medicine)
A medical (or surgical) intern is a physician in training who has completed medical school and has a medical degree, but does not yet have a license to practice medicine unsupervised. Medical education generally ends with a period of practical training similar to internship, but the way the overall program of academic and practical medical training is structured differs depending upon the country, as does the terminology used (see medical education and medical school for further details). Australia In Australia, medical graduates must complete one year in an accredited hospital post before they receive full registration. This year of conditional registration is called the intern year. An Medical education in Australia#Internship, internship is not necessarily completed in a hospital at the same state as the graduate's medical school. Austria In Austria, the sixth and final year of medical school is called "Klinisch-praktisches Jahr" or "KPJ" (literally translated: clinical practi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grey's Anatomy Season 2
The second season of the American television medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy'' commenced airing on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on September 25, 2005, and concluded on May 15, 2006. The season was produced by Touchstone Television in conjunction with Shondaland production company and The Mark Gordon Company, the showrunner being Shonda Rhimes. Actors Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, and T. R. Knight reprised their roles as surgical interns Meredith Grey, Cristina Yang, Izzie Stevens, Alex Karev, and George O'Malley respectively. Previous main cast members Chandra Wilson, James Pickens, Jr., Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey also returned, while Kate Walsh, who began the season in a recurring capacity, was promoted to series-regular status, after appearing in 7 episodes as a guest-star. Internationally, the season was distributed by Buena Vista International Television. The season continued to focus on the surgical residency of five y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Shepherd
Derek Christopher Shepherd, often referred to as "McDreamy" for his "attractiveness", is a fictional surgeon from the ABC medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy'', portrayed by actor Patrick Dempsey. He made his first appearance in the series' pilot episode, " A Hard Day's Night", which was broadcast on March 27, 2005. Derek was married to Addison Montgomery ( Kate Walsh), but their relationship ended in divorce in 2007. Before his death in 2015, Derek was happily married to his longtime partner, Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), with whom he had three children. Derek served as the Chief of Surgery at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital (previously Seattle Grace Hospital, and later Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital). However, he abruptly resigned from the position in Season 7, following the traumatic hospital shooting. For his portrayal of Derek Shepherd, Dempsey earned widespread recognition. He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in both 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Pickens Jr
James may refer to: People * James (given name) * James (surname) * James (musician), aka Faruq Mahfuz Anam James, (born 1964), Bollywood musician * James, brother of Jesus * King James (other), various kings named James * Prince James (other) * Saint James (other) Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Film and television * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * "James", a television episode of ''Adventure Time'' Music * James (band), a band from Manchester ** ''James'', US title of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Webber
Richard Webber, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S., is a fictional character from the ABC medical drama television series ''Grey's Anatomy''. The character was created by Shonda Rhimes and is portrayed by actor James Pickens Jr. since the series' inception in 2005. Webber serves as the Chief of Surgery at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital (initially Seattle Grace) for 12 years, playing a significant role in shaping the hospital's dynamics. In season 6, Webber is forced to resign from his position due to his struggles with alcoholism and is temporarily replaced by Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey). He later reclaims the role of chief in Season 7 but resigns again in Season 8 to protect Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) from the consequences of a major clinical trial violation. Despite stepping down, Webber continues as a General Surgery attending, where his experience and legacy still earn him the respectful title of "Chief" from his colleagues. Richard's character arc includes becoming the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooke Smith (actress)
Brooke Smith (born May 22, 1967) is an American actress, photographer and author, best known for her roles as Dr. Erica Hahn on the ABC medical drama series ''Grey's Anatomy'', as Sheriff Jane Greene on the A&E horror series '' Bates Motel'', and as Catherine Martin in the 1991 film '' The Silence of the Lambs,'' along with roles in several movies and guest starring and recurring appearances in many television shows including '' Big Sky'' and '' Them''. Early life Smith was born in New York City. Her father, Eugene "Gene" Smith, worked as a publisher, and her mother, Lois Smith, worked as an entertainment publicist. In the 1980s, Smith grew up in Rockland County, in the greater New York metropolitan area, but was a part of the hardcore punk scene in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Career Smith has appeared in numerous films, including '' The Moderns'' (1988), '' The Silence of the Lambs'' (1991), '' The Night We Never Met'' (1993), '' Mr. Wonderful'' (1993), '' Vanya on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erica Hahn
Erica Hahn, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a fictional character from the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) medical drama television series ''Grey's Anatomy'', portrayed by actress Brooke Smith. Hahn was a recurring character through the show's second and third seasons, and joined the main cast in the fourth season. Prior to assuming the role, Smith observed heart surgery being performed, and admitted to finding it stressful to continually portray a medical professional realistically. The character is presented as highly professional, to the point of being a "workaholic". She is notably hard on Resident Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh), admitting that Cristina reminds her of herself as a student. Despite her intentions to keep away from relationships, she becomes romantically involved with orthopedic surgeon Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez). The storyline was praised for its realistic portrayal of a developing same-sex relationship between two women, although consultants from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
