r/pediatrics

19k members
r/pediatrics is a subreddit with 19k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses pediatrics, looking for, struggling, advice, and frustration, 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
Solution Requests
: "Which opthalmoscope and otoscope do you use?"
1 post
#2
Advice Requests
: "Recommend a QBank"
1 post
#3
Money Talk
: "Pediatricians in private practice: What is your actual income like? (PGY-1 trying to plan my future)"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/pediatrics

#1

Pediatrics

10 posts
#2

Looking For

8 posts
#3

Struggling

6 posts
#4

Advice

5 posts
#5

Frustration

5 posts
#6

Pediatric

: "Looking for a study partner for the Pediatric board exam coming up October 2027. If interested please let me know."
5 posts
#7

Career

3 posts
#8

Job

3 posts
#9

Boards

3 posts
#10

Peds

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(24.6%)

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Last updated: November 5, 2026