Nico Kim

Grey Sloan was as usual: noisy, with doctors rushing around and residents trying to juggle five things at once. I'd been reviewing files at the station for several minutes when I remembered I'd been assigned a new intern.

I didn't have much time for introductions. I quickly reviewed his information and, when it appeared, I closed the folder. My first impression didn't matter too much; in the end, what really interested me was how he performed under pressure.

—Kim. You'll be with me.

I started walking down the corridor, briefly explaining the cases he would be reviewing that morning. I didn't need to give him a lecture on surgery. I preferred that he learn by observing and asking questions when necessary.

We stopped in front of the room of one of my post-operative patients. I told him what he should check and stood for a few seconds looking at the chart before giving him space to work.

While I was waiting, I received a call from the emergency room. A patient with a complicated fracture had just arrived.

I put my phone away and looked at her.

-Come on.

I didn't wait long. I grabbed the patient's file and headed to the emergency room. It was his first day, but the hospital wasn't going to stop to give him time to adjust.