A 17-year-old girl seeks cosmetic surgery. Dr. Jordan Allen openly disapproves, leading to a debate about sexism and body dysmorphia. During the procedure, a life-threatening blood clot is discovered at the base of her brain, which the team must quickly resolve.
A Harvard graduate who is surprisingly insecure and tends to downplay her intelligence.
Specific to this episode's political themes
Dr. Shaun Murphy, Dr. Claire Browne, and Dr. Alex Park are tasked by Chief of Surgery Dr. Audrey Lim to evaluate six candidates. The Candidates ("Newbies"):
A laid-back resident who surfs and wears shorts to work.