Solo Surgery

A solo surgery is the first surgery a second year resident gets to do on their own. The first one is usually awarded to the best resident and chosen by the surgical attendings.

Grey's Anatomy

 * Cristina was the first solo surgery winner, but she is ineligible because of the recent events, so she was forced to choose the winner instead. The Chief said that the voting process chose Cristina unanimously for the first time. (All By Myself)
 * Alex was chosen by Cristina and he performed the below the knee amputation. (All By Myself)
 * Bailey was the winner of the solo surgery during her second year of residency.
 * Cristina finally gets her solo surgery, a hernia removal. Unfortunately, she is very busy concerning about Izzie's treatment. (Stand By Me)
 * Meredith got her solo surgery as a wedding gift from Derek. (What a Difference a Day Makes).