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Medical specialties as #TedLasso characters. A #MedLasso thread.

Starting with @TedLasso whose eternal optimism and relentless cheer is so obviously pediatrics.

See also: Dani Rojas
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Another obvious choice is @SarahNilestar as Dr Sharon Fieldstone.

Shows vulnerability, always there to listen, but is going to tell it to you straight.

Psychiatry.

#MedLasso 2/
Next there’s the sassy but oh so lovable Keely Jones.

No nonsense and ALWAYS supportive of women.

Ob/Gyn.

#MedLasso 3/
Higgins is the hardworking, lovable, loyal, loves everything character who everyone underestimated.

Family Medicine.

#MedLasso 4/
Next is the brutish but endearing Roy Kent @brettgoldstein.

Former athlete, smart but not overly intellectual. Oys and obscenities.

Orthopedic surgery.

#MedLasso 5/
Our next character Rebecca @hanwaddingham is a strong woman who has been successful in a male dominated field.

Good in a crisis, takes action but no prisoners.

Trauma surgery.

#MedLasso 6/
Next is possibly my favorite character. Coach Beard @brendanhunting

Quiet, brilliant, much more than meets the eye. The conscience of the show.

Internal Medicine.

#MedLasso 7/
Our next character Trent Crimm, the Independent.

Serious, discerning, always questioning, that hair and those glasses.

Neurology.

#MedLasso 8/
Can’t forget the evolving Jamie Tartt @phildunster

Pretty face, sometimes feels like people don’t take him seriously, heart of gold.

Dermatology.

#MedLasso 9/
Then there is Rupert Mannion.

Uber focused on money, always looking for something better.

Hospital administration.

#MedLasso 10/
Sam Obisanya @Toheeb_Jimoh1 is the young up and coming star, passionate about making the world a better place.

Medical students.

#MedLasso 11/
Isaac McAdoo @KolaBokinni is the young new leader. Incredibly competent but sometimes in need of encouragement. Infectious enthusiasm.

Residents.

#MedLasso 12/
Nathan @nickmohammed is still up in the air. Unsure of his place. I’m hoping he figures out where he belongs.

#MedLasso 13/
Who did I miss?

Who did I get all wrong?

Would love to hear everyone’s #MedLasso thoughts.

14/fin

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