[s13e13] It Only Gets Much Worse Today

The central conflict revolves around new phase of residency training, which encourages residents to take the lead in surgeries. This shift leads to several key developments:

This was only the second episode in the series' history where the lead character, , did not appear on screen. [S13E13] It Only Gets Much Worse

: The experimental teaching style takes a tragic turn when a young patient, Matty, dies on the table during a surgery led by Stephanie Edwards. The incident highlights the risks of Minnick’s aggressive teaching pace, as Minnick herself fails to support Stephanie during the crisis. Key Themes The central conflict revolves around new phase of

was also largely absent from the surgical floor, appearing only in "credit only" for much of the episode's primary medical action. The incident highlights the risks of Minnick’s aggressive

: The senior staff, led by Richard Webber and Maggie Pierce, continue their "civil war" against Minnick and Bailey, creating a tense environment for the residents caught in the middle.