Behind the Scenes: The Pitt’s Two‑Week Medical Boot Camp

If you thought the drama and realism on The Pitt felt almost documentary-level, that’s because the cast actually went through a two-week “med boot camp” to get it right. And, they’re going through the another boot camp for Season Two, which premieres in January 2026!

The Pitt has already been called the most medically accurate show on television by medical professionals. Getting the details accurate, from medical terminology to intricate procedures, is what truly sets The Pitt apart from other medical shows.

Actor Gerran Howell, who plays Dr. Dennis Whitaker, described it to The Direct as a medical school cram session with real ER doctors juggling presentations, surgery video breakdowns, dummy procedures, and on-set guidance from professionals to make every moment feel authentic.

Fiona Dourif (Dr. Cassie McKay) echoed that. She said in her interview with Backstage that the set is a hospital: fully equipped, with real nurses as extras, lights always pre‑set, and scenes shot in order to keep the pace and energy grounded in a real shift’s chaos.

Isa Briones (Dr. Trinity Santos) unpacked just how intense this med bootcamp really was to Slash Film. She learned to suture, to intubate, to perform pericardiocentesis, and to get comfortable reading and acting with complex medical terminology. It wasn’t just memorized; the boot camp helped the cast understand their lines and their spaces. By doing so, it made the performances feel lived-in and urgent.

Ready to see a little more behind-the-scenes? Take a look at this YouTube video where Noah Wyle and the cast explain more about the medical training!

What’s Next: Season 2 in Motion

Great news for The Pitt fans! Season 2 is already in production and will pick up 10 months after Season 1, with the action unfolding during a high-tension Fourth of July weekend, which is known as one of the busiest, craziest shifts in any ER.

We're buzzing to see where Dr. Robby and the team go from here. Expect more of the same deep realism with intense medical moments that feel actually lived, and fresh drama that pulls you right into the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.