Why does Bailey become Chief of surgery?

Bailey gave her speech in her OR and told the board members that she deserved the job because she'd do anything to make the hospital the best it could be, while it'd only be a temporary project for Tracy, who jumps from challenge to challenge. The board members voted and Bailey was appointed Chief of Surgery.

Does Bailey get to be Chief of Surgery?

Miranda's stint as chief of surgery

It was in season 12 of the hit show that Bailey became the chief of surgery, and she gave it all she had from the very beginning. As the first female at the hospital to hold the position, she actually made history of sorts, and we can only imagine how proud she was.

What episode does Bailey get Chief of Surgery?

For all the highlights from the Season 12 episode "Walking Tall," check out the official Grey's Anatomy recap! The pressure is on as a determined Bailey tackles her first day as Chief of Surgery.

Who does Bailey go up against for Chief of Surgery?

As revealed in the season 11 finale, Bailey (Chandra Wilson) will be competing to be the new Chief against a candidate that Catherine Avery (Debbie Allen) chooses as reported by Entertainment Weekly can reveal that the Chasing Amy and Switched at Birth star will play Bailey's competition.

Does Burke became Chief of surgery?

Until their secret was revealed, Burke was set to become the next Chief of Surgery, but now he has to compete with his fellow attendings for the position. He recovered full use of his hand after being operated on by Dr. Derek Shepherd. Burke wins a Harper Avery.

Bailey is first female chief of surgery

Does Meredith GREY become Chief of surgery?

With the support of Alex, Meredith returns to Seattle with the children and is later appointed Chief of General Surgery by Bailey.

Does Owen stay Chief of surgery?

Owen Hunt formally resigned as chief in She's Leaving Home after a tenure of five years. Richard Webber served as chief again, temporarily, and then stepped down when the board appointed Miranda Bailey in Sledgehammer.

Does Derek become Chief of surgery?

Becoming the Chief of Surgery

While Richard was getting treatment for his alcoholism, Derek became Chief of Surgery. The job required more paperwork and less surgery than he thought, and after being in the shooting he was very cautious and didn't want that responsibility, which led to his resignation.

Does Harper Avery fire Bailey?

Bailey is confronted by Dr. Harper from the Harper Avery Foundation about all the changes that have been made to the hospital and Harper threatens to withdraw all funding from the foundation; when Bailey stands up to him, Harper fires her.

Does April Kepner become Chief resident?

April also impresses Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and she is ultimately granted the position of Chief Resident in the season seven finale.

Does April become Chief of general surgery?

Well, that escalated quickly. April Kepner is now the interim chief of general surgery and the attendings are not enthused.

Why does Owen became Chief?

When Richard steps down after taking the fall for Meredith, he offers Owen the position of Chief. The former army surgeon's time as the boss turns out to be a turbulent one and after serving for 2 years, he resigns.

Does Burke come back?

While mentioned in passing throughout later seasons, Burke officially returns in the tenth season in order to conclude Cristina Yang's departure from the series.

When did Meredith become Chief of general surgery?

Unlike other surgical departments, there was no official department head for general surgery until Walking Tall when Miranda Bailey appointed Meredith Grey as Head of General Surgery. It was implied that Bailey was the unofficial general surgery head under Richard Webber and Owen Hunt when she was an attending.

Does Owen adopt Leo?

Owen then adopts Leo as his son and welcomes his newborn daughter, Allison, with Teddy, whom they named after Teddy's best friend Allison Brown, who died during the collapse of the second tower on September 11, 2001.

Does Richard have Alzheimer's?

While a faction of Grey Sloan docs were ready to submit to the fact that Webber had Alzheimer's, it was DeLuca who came in with the last-minute save: Webber was suffering from cobalt poisoning, a side effect from hip replacement surgery he had years ago, and not Alzheimer's.

Does Owen lose custody of Leo?

They wanted to raise Leo but soon came to realize they had to focus on their daughter and let her be a child. The family then agreed to let Owen and Amelia adopt Leo.

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How does Seattle Grace become GREY Sloan?

The building has been renamed twice: It was initially Seattle Grace Hospital, then became Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital after merging with Mercy West Medical Center, and finally was renamed Grey Sloan Memorial after the plane crash survivors and the Harper Avery Foundation bought it.

Does Cristina Yang become Chief resident?

Cristina says she was just showing initiative but eventually Owen bursts out that she will not be chief resident. He explains that she would hate the job as it is more about paperwork than surgery. He advises her to be an excellent surgeon instead.

Does Meredith get Alzheimer's?

Ellis suffered from Alzheimer's and passed away as a result, and in Grey's Anatomy season 9, Meredith tested positive for several genetic markers for Alzheimer's – and as this disease develops slowly and early in life, so when it's diagnosed it's too late to treat it, a theory (via EW) suggests Grey's Anatomy will end ...

Why did Meredith win a Harper Avery?

As such, Meredith engaged in a research project — similarly to Cristina — that involved 3D-printing surgical equipment. Though Cristina ultimately stole Meredith's resources for her project (which would become that which earned her a Harper Avery nomination), Meredith's project proved more successful.

What is Owens secret on GREY's anatomy?

When Owen was left fearing for his life in a near-catastrophic car crash, he confessed to Cormac that he had secretly given a patient medication that would allow him to pass away. In a recent episode, he asked Cormac if he could perhaps forget what he told him, in exchange for him having helped save his life.