Synopsis

In 1987, NOVA chronicled a remarkable undertaking: seven exceptionally gifted individuals began a rigorous, nearly decade-long journey to become fully qualified physicians – the longest continuous training program in higher education. Today, with the exception of one who pursued a different path, these individuals are practicing medicine, navigating the complexities of demanding careers, family life, and personal pursuits. NOVA reports on their lives in "Survivor MD," a three-part, hour-long ser