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: The merger caused significant tension, with residents from both hospitals competing fiercely for a limited number of surgical spots .

In Season 6, due to an economic downturn and financial struggles at Seattle Grace, the two hospitals merged to form . mercy west

The merger introduced several pivotal characters to the main cast: Mercy West Medical Center | Grey's Anatomy Universe Wiki : The merger caused significant tension, with residents

Mercy West Medical Center was originally a rival teaching hospital to Seattle Grace, located on "the other side of town" in downtown Seattle . While Seattle Grace was often portrayed as a more prestigious, elite facility, Mercy West was characterized as a high-volume center specialized in trauma and known for its competitive environment—often referred to by fans and characters as the "era of the schoolyard" due to its rigorous, sometimes cutthroat, staffing systems . While Seattle Grace was often portrayed as a