Vince Foster

On his first day as an intern, an idealistic Dr Devon Pravesh faces the harsh realities of medical care. Resident Conrad Hawkins teaches him unconventional methods for treating patients.

Three concurrent surgeries at the hospital push its staff to the limits. Determined to ease the pressure, Nic requests Jude for one of the operations, making Conrad jealous.

The doctors of Chastain are surrounded by new rules and doctors, as Red Rock Mountain Medical takes over the hospital.

A blackout requires staff to treat patients without technology, so Bell orders the staff to stop accepting new patients. Conrad and Devon go against the mandate to help a child, and Mina and Austin must perform heart surgery.

Chastain is flooded with concertgoers when a stampede at a music festival leaves many in need of doctors; Bell stirs the pot when the hospital's revered orthopedic surgeon demands a better resident.

Just when Derek's condition seems to be improving, a severe complication arises; when Cain's former girlfriend is admitted to the hospital for surgery, the doctors finally get a glimpse into his personal life.