Patricia Koegel Character Analysis

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Logline: Patricia Koegel begins her first day as a medical intern working her way towards the coveted residency position. She must learn to treat patients, and work with a group of under educated interns led by the irritable mentor, Dr. Jerry Bleck, all while enduring the never ending taunting from the surgical team referred to as the “jocks.” We’re does the sitcom take place: Juan Tabone Memorial Hospital - ER Trauma Center Who is the Protagonist: Patricia Koegel, a passionate trauma center intern on her first day in the program. She’s determined to get the coveted residential position at the hospital, even though she is the newest student in the program. Situation that presents comedicic potential: Patricia is competing against the other quirky interns for the one position the hospital has to offer after the program. . …show more content…

This presents potential for comedic conflict as there ideas clash, while trying to come together to solve each case. How is the protagonist uniquely affected by the conflict: She is more passionate and professional than the other interns, and sees them as a set back in her career, as well as an obstacle between her and the residency position. Other Characters: Dr. Victor Hernandez: Attractive intern who cares way to much about his hair. He has a dry sarcastic humor, is very laid back, and overly calm even in extreme situations. He is Patricia’s biggest competition, and she may or may not be developing a crush on him. He is a ladies man, and mercilessly flirts with Jenna, even though she shows zero interest. Jenna : Emotionless, and monotone when she speaks. She doesn’t care about anything really. She has been an intern for five years. No one knows her last name. Only goes by Jenna. Dr. Donnie Wang: Nerdy and overly excited. Does not know what he is doing most of the time, but pretends he

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