"I became a surgeon because of Grey's Anatomy - now I'm consultant on the show" - video Dailymotion

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A man inspired to become a neurosurgeon because of hit TV drama Grey's Anatomy, is now a medical consultant on the show.   Stephen Bergin, 35, a sixth year resident, watched the medical drama in high school says the TV drama inspired him to become a neurosurgeon.   So when he was thrilled to be given the opportunity to be part of show.

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00:00Excellent day at Prospect Studios. ABC's done a lot of great television throughout the years.

00:05It's been a privilege to be a part of just this small, small role in Grey's Anatomy.

00:11It's been a wonderful experience and one I'm going to really treasure for a long time to come.

00:16When I do consulting for television, I think about how my experience as a doctor can help the writer, the actor, and the showrunner.

00:22There are basically three main parts of creating a television episode.

00:24There is the story generation, the shooting of the film, and then the editing.

00:28I've been involved in all three, but most of my time has been spent in the story generation.

00:31I think this is the most fun. It's where a lot of brainstorming goes on.

00:34It's when the script gets generated.

00:36During the brainstorming, it's important for me to remember that I'm a medical consultant

00:40and to let the writers really express themselves and their goals.

00:43Often they're trying to create a dramatic situation, and it's my job to support them.

00:46For instance, if a writer is trying to develop a plot involving two characters who are doctors in different specialties,

00:51it might be my opportunity to come up with a medical scenario that gets them in the room together.

00:55For instance, if one character is an obstetrics and gynecologist and the other character is a neurosurgeon,

01:00it could be my opportunity to come up with a story where those two characters are in the same room taking care of the same patient.

01:05When the script is done and you're shooting a scene, you want that scene to be visually authentic.

01:09You want the props to look as lifelike as possible, and you also want the actors to use the tools the way they're supposed to be used.

01:15So sometimes you're demonstrating how to hold the tool and how to use it on the prop in front of you.

01:19Finally, in post-production, you're looking to see if there's anything missing,

01:22anything that can be smoothed over to make the story more complete.

01:25It's been said that a film is made three times.

01:26Once when it's written, once when it's shot, and once in post-production.

01:30It's a very dynamic process and a lot can change.

"I became a surgeon because of Grey's Anatomy - now I'm consultant on the show"

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