How To Make It In America

When Chief of Internal Medicine Dr. Amy Larsen suffers a catastrophic brain injury, her life is turned upside down. Unable to recall the last 8 years, or the many bridges she burned during that time, she doesn’t know who to trust. Still, determined to once again practice medicine, she charts a new path forward, ready to face whatever obstacles await.

After a brain injury, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world.

Amy, allowed to return to work under very strict guidelines, teams up with TJ to treat a patient suffering from mysterious liver problems; Sonya and Jake help an elderly couple navigate the final chapter of their love story.

Amy must confront who she became after a tragedy struck her family 7 years ago. Sonya and TJ disagree on how to handle a sick Marine. Working with Jake, Amy makes a life-changing discovery about an Alzheimer’s patient.

Amy and Sonya struggle to help a teen patient in need of a bone marrow transplant and his younger brother whose own health issues jeopardize his ability to donate. Jake deals with a fainting bride and her anxious groom. Michael must come clean to Amy about something he’s been hiding.

Amy and Jake try to uncover the cause of a unique patient’s worsening condition, but will they figure it out in time? Gina treats a quirky hypochondriac. Amy makes a shocking discovery about her pre-accident love life.

Sonya treats a patient with whom she has a bad history. In an ironic twist, she must rely on Amy to help her do it. Richard deals with a family situation. Jake and TJ debate how to handle the moral implications of a diagnosis. Amy takes the Boards.

Amy and Richard reconnect while treating a patient whose diagnosis is not what it seems. A real life romcom comes to Westside Hospital. Love is definitely in the air, but has a different effect on Amy, Michael, and Jake.

Amy is finally allowed to practice again without supervision. Her first patient is TJ’s dad. Sonya and Jake treat a single mom who’s reluctant to stay in the hospital. Richard struggles to keep his secret hidden.

A mass casualty event requires all hands on deck at Westside Hospital. Amidst the chaos, Gina deals with a devastating revelation and Amy is forced to confront her demons.