Eliza Minnick is a consultant hired by Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to revamp their surgical residency program. Minnick is a double-board certified orthopedic surgeon, with a specialty in sports medicine, and educational consultant. Minnick initially trained in a surgical residency, attained a board certification, and completed a fellowship in orthopedic surgery. Minnick then received her second board certification in orthopedic sports medicine.Notes and Trivia - She's published 52 papers in the Journal of Surgical Education. ( Why Try to Change Me Now ) - She's given a TED MED talk. ( Why Try to Change Me Now ) - She doesn't use caffeine, saying she doesn't need it. ( Jukebox Hero ) - She speaks Polish. ( Civil War ) - She claims to make pierogi well. ( Civil War ) - Her first name originated from the character of the same name of the Hamilton musical, of which Shonda Rhimes is a big fan.