Which Medical Drama Series Do You Belong In?

By: Torrance Grey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which Medical Drama Series Do You Belong In?
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About This Quiz

In the world of television, years go by, even decades, but one thing remains the same — people love a good medical drama. From "Marcus Welby, M.D." to today's "The Resident," shows about health crises and caring healers (or, sometimes, not-so-caring ones) reign supreme. It's likely that you, too, have a favorite show. 

For example, who wouldn't want to be a part of the world of "Grey's Anatomy"? It's not for nothing that this series is still going strong; it's sexy, soapy and yet surprisingly gritty in terms of its medical storylines. To work with Meredith Grey and Co., you have to be OK with office romance. More than OK, really; it might be mandatory! 

Are you more the loner type? The halls of Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital are the place for you! That's where Dr. Greg House made enemies, alienated patients ... and saved lives. If you're wary about office romance, or even on-the-job friendships, but you're always up for a good intellectual puzzle, well, you'd fit right in. 

These are two of the possibilities that lie ahead if you take our quiz. We've also drawn from shows earlier in TV history ... but we're not going to spoil it for you! Settle in, channel your inner physician, and try your luck now!

What would your medical specialty most likely be?
Neurology
Cardiology
Trauma
Pediatrics
Outside the medical field, which job would appeal most to you?
High-school teacher
Talk-show host
Helicopter pilot
Novelist, as reclusive as possible
Which of these 2000s TV shows did you enjoy most?
"Veronica Mars"
"The Bachelor/Bachelorette"
"The Daily Show"
"Lost"

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You'd be most comfortable with what in your hands?
Scalpel
Stethoscope
Martini
Geiger counter (a radiation detector)
What kind of medical setting would you like to work in?
A busy trauma center
Anywhere in a glamorous big city
A teaching hospital with unusual cases
A rural hospital without high-tech resources
How do you deal with a gossiping co-worker?
I'd probably slip a double-dose of laxative into their coffee.
I'd take the high road and ignore it.
I'd make hilarious fun of them until they regretted ever talking about me.
If you haven't got anything nice to say, come sit next to me!

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What kind of bodily fluid squicks you the most?
Tears
Diarrhea
Urine
Nothing makes me squeamish. I've seen it all.
On first meeting you, people don't recognize how _______ you are.
Emotionally unavailable
Tough
Decent
Vulnerable
Doctors run chronically short on sleep. How's your sleep situation?
Frankly, I have problems with insomnia.
I usually get six or seven hours, unless I've been out having fun.
I don't get enough at night, but I grab naps when I can.
Give me a brandy or two, and I'll go for eight or nine hours straight.

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How would you unwind after a really hard, messy day at the hospital?
Paint or play piano
Dancing!
A cocktail or two
A long, hot bath
How much do you worry about your appearance?
Not at all
It takes me forever to get out of the bathroom, frankly.
A little, but my personality is the big draw.
I dress to show people I'm an individual, not to fit in.
There is a large uranium leak at a nuclear plant near your hospital, but nothing you can do about it. What do you do?
Rush off to the scene anyway. There must be *something* I can do!
Play cards in the hospital's well-fortified sub-basement until the threat passes.
Snuggle with my best girl or guy in the on-call room until the threat passes.
Go home, despite warnings that it's not safe to travel yet.

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To you, what's the foundation of a great day?
A hangover cure
A workout
An interesting problem at work
A quickie
What's a reasonable work week in terms of hours?
I'd like to work less than 30 hours.
The usual 40 suits me.
I'm OK with 45-50 when it's really needed.
I don't care, as long as I work by myself
How do you like your coffee?
Black, no sugar
With a bit of milk and sugar
A cappuccino or latte
With a splash of Kahlua

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How would patients describe your bedside manner?
A bit lacking
A little flirtatious
Surprisingly funny
Calm and caring
A hospital runs on its stomach (well, the stomachs of its staff). How do you fuel up for the day?
A toaster waffle in the car
Pancakes or French toast at home
Strong coffee and toast or cereal
Bacon and eggs
Which of these is a relationship deal-breaker?
Asking for a commitment
Being judgmental about my romantic history
No sense of humor
Being shallow

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What's a good age to get married?
After you've dated enough people to know what you want
Older is better because you're established in life.
Younger is probably better.
Never
Which of these might you play on the operating-room sound system?
The Who, "Baba O'Riley"
Justin Timberlake, "SexyBack"
Gnarls Barkley, "Crazy"
Michael Jackson, "Man in the Mirror"
Which of these diets might you try?
Paleo
South Beach
Weight Watchers
Work keeps me thin; I need to eat when I get a chance!

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What color would you like your scrubs to be?
The usual green is fine.
Cranberry red (so the blood doesn't show)
Basic black
Hot pink
Are you happy with your level of education?
Yes, I was a high achiever, academically.
No, I'd like to go back to school someday.
Sure. The "School of Life" is what's important.
I'd go back for more, but I think I'd be smarter than all the professors.
How do you deal with infidelity in a relationship?
IDK; I'm usually the unfaithful one.
It's OK if both partners are aware of it.
It's time for a long, honest talk.
I'd try to laugh it off, but really, I'd be hurt.

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Which of these rather unhealthy cafeteria treats would you choose?
Steak
Chocolate cake
Biscuits and gravy
I prefer to keep my diet healthy at all times.
Which of these sometimes-troublesome patients are you most willing to treat?
Little kids
Frequent flyers
The hospital's own board members
I hate all patients equally.
What kind of mid-career education are you most likely to get?
Training in psychological counseling
Management training
A course in a new cutting-edge specialty
A year working in a Third World country

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You're feeling rebellious! Which of these forbidden parking spots do you choose?
"Clergy only"
"Police only"
"Reserved for the Employee of the Month"
I am the Employee of the Month, so I have a reserved spot.
What kind of disease or malady do you most fear getting?
Alzheimer's Disease
Cancer
An infectious disease like Ebola
Anything that would affect my ability to have kids
In med school, you were the one people called when they needed what?
A loan
A good laugh
A blind date, or a wingman at the bar
Help in a dire emergency

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