The final years of a young doctor's training, known as their residency, rip back the curtain to reveal the truth of what really happens, both good and bad, in hospitals across the country.

When an idealistic young doctor begins his first day under the supervision of a brilliant but tough senior resident, the hard truths about modern-day medicine - both good and bad - come to light. Some lives are saved and others are lost, but expectations will always be shattered.