In the television series “Grey’s Anatomy,” after season 3, Dr. Owen Hunt becomes the Chief of Surgery at Seattle Grace Hospital (later Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital). Dr. Hunt, portrayed by actor Kevin McKidd, assumes this role following the departure of Dr. Richard Webber from the position of Chief of Surgery.
After Webber steps down as Chief of Surgery in Season 3 of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dr. Derek Shepherd (played by Patrick Dempsey) assumes the role. This transition occurs as part of the evolving dynamics within Seattle Grace Hospital, influencing the storyline and character interactions throughout subsequent seasons.
After season 3 of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dr. Derek Shepherd (played by Patrick Dempsey) becomes the Chief of Surgery at Seattle Grace Hospital. This transition occurs as a result of Dr. Richard Webber stepping down from the position. Dr. Shepherd’s appointment as Chief of Surgery sets up new dynamics within the hospital’s hierarchy and leads to significant developments in the series.
While Richard Webber considers Derek Shepherd for the Chief of Surgery position at the end of Season 3, Derek ultimately convinces Webber to stay on as Chief.
It takes a while for the position to change hands after that. Here’s a brief timeline:
Season 3: Richard Webber wrestles with the decision to step down and considers both Derek Shepherd and Preston Burke for the role.
Season 6: Webber finally resigns due to personal issues. Derek is briefly appointed Chief, but again convinces Webber to take back the position.
Season 8: Richard Webber steps down again due to taking the fall for Meredith Grey. Owen Hunt is then appointed Chief of Surgery.
In the television series “Grey’s Anatomy,” after season 3, Dr. Owen Hunt becomes the Chief of Surgery at Seattle Grace Hospital (later Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital). Dr. Hunt, portrayed by actor Kevin McKidd, assumes this role following the departure of Dr. Richard Webber from the position of Chief of Surgery.
After Webber steps down as Chief of Surgery in Season 3 of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dr. Derek Shepherd (played by Patrick Dempsey) assumes the role. This transition occurs as part of the evolving dynamics within Seattle Grace Hospital, influencing the storyline and character interactions throughout subsequent seasons.
After season 3 of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dr. Derek Shepherd (played by Patrick Dempsey) becomes the Chief of Surgery at Seattle Grace Hospital. This transition occurs as a result of Dr. Richard Webber stepping down from the position. Dr. Shepherd’s appointment as Chief of Surgery sets up new dynamics within the hospital’s hierarchy and leads to significant developments in the series.
While Richard Webber considers Derek Shepherd for the Chief of Surgery position at the end of Season 3, Derek ultimately convinces Webber to stay on as Chief.
It takes a while for the position to change hands after that. Here’s a brief timeline: