r/pediatrics

19k members
r/pediatrics is a subreddit with 19k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses pediatrics, peds, looking for, struggling, and advice, and they frequently recommend/review stethoscope, textbook, and study resources.
All things regarding pediatrics, for those who practice it. Please do NOT post any personal/general medical questions or ask for medical advice on this forum. We would suggest /r/AskDocs.

Popular Themes in r/pediatrics

#1
Advice Requests
: "Free app to keep up with pediatric literature. Feedback welcome!"
11 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Iron deficiency has no business being treated by PEDs hemonc. This is a hill I will die on."
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Seeking Used MedStudy Peds Core Books!"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Ownership opportunity"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/pediatrics

#1

Pediatrics

: "Fully remote work in Pediatrics?"
12 posts
#2

Peds

: "Iron deficiency has no business being treated by Peds hemonc. This is a hill I will die on."
9 posts
#3

Looking For

8 posts
#4

Struggling

6 posts
#5

Advice

5 posts
#6

Career

3 posts
#7

Job

3 posts
#8

Resident

2 posts
#9

Worst

2 posts
#10

Board Exam

: "Postpartum mom taking Board Exam"
2 posts

Products Discussed in r/pediatrics

Stethoscope

9 reviews
#1
3M Littmann
4.6 from 7 reviews
#2
Welch-Allyn
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Littmann
4.0 from 1 review

Textbook

4 reviews
#1
Nelson
2.0 from 1 review
#2
The Red Book
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Harriet Lane
4.0 from 1 review
#1
Open Pediatrics
4.0 from 1 review
#2
UpToDate
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Pediatrics in Review
5.0 from 1 review

Member Growth in r/pediatrics

Yearly
+4k members(25.1%)

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Last updated: September 20, 2026