A comedy series that focuses on the experiences of fresh-faced medical intern John "JD" Dorian as he embarks on his career at a hospital full of unpredictable staffers and patients. Joining him in his new world are his college buddy, Chris Turk, an intern with a more elite surgical group, and the beautiful and driven Elliott Reid, JD's fellow medical intern whom he instantly tries to pursue romantically. Keeping the new interns on their toes are: the chief of medicine Dr. Bob Kelso who cares more about profits and his own well being; the abrasive, no-nonsense Dr. Phil Cox who cares about his patients and proteges more than he lets on; and jaded nurse Carla Espinosa.