1.0K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 34 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/medicine Traffic & Engagement r/medicine Traffic & Engagement
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r/medicine Most Active Times When r/medicine Is Most Active
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r/medicine Flair Performance r/medicine Flair Performance
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r/medicine Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/medicine
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| medical | 85 (8.5%) | 29 | 16 |
| medicine | 58 (5.8%) | 15 | 12 |
| doctors | 43 (4.3%) | 37 | 13 |
| help | 41 (4.1%) | 10 | 3 |
| clinical | 34 (3.4%) | 10 | 6 |
| doctor | 31 (3.1%) | 14 | 8 |
| health | 29 (2.9%) | 39 | 5 |
| question | 28 (2.8%) | 5 | 3 |
| patient | 27 (2.7%) | 36 | 11 |
| actually | 27 (2.7%) | 8 | 3 |
r/medicine Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/medicine
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/medicine Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/medicine
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A Reflection: The Eyes I Can’t Forget
Prior authorization; or How I Became Radicalized.
In Houston, Texas Children's Hospital is sued by the parents of a drowned child to stop brain death testing
Please, PLEASE proofread your AI notes.
Heart valve implanted upside down
Research culture NEEDS TO CHANGE IN MEDICAL SCHOOL
Please stop ordering food allergy panels
Physician here wondering why chain pharmacies make patients all touch the very gross payment pad screen every other sick patient has touched throughout the day
ABC News: Military services again requiring recruits to get flu shots as 222 recruits at San Antonio base sickened by influenza
Flint Township parents charged with murder in death of severely overweight 7-year-old son
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Reflection: The Eyes I Can’t Forget | 1.2K | 58 | text | Jun 29 |
| Prior authorization; or How I Became Radicalized. | 1.1K | 208 | text | Jun 25 |
| In Houston, Texas Children's Hospital is sued by the parents of a drowned child to stop brain death testing | 889 | 299 | text | Jun 25 |
| Please, PLEASE proofread your AI notes. | 836 | 121 | text | Jun 10 |
| Heart valve implanted upside down | 681 | 64 | text | Jun 9 |
| Research culture NEEDS TO CHANGE IN MEDICAL SCHOOL | 666 | 124 | text | Jun 17 |
| Please stop ordering food allergy panels | 619 | 120 | text | Jun 9 |
| Physician here wondering why chain pharmacies make patients all touch the very gross payment pad screen every other sick patient has touched throughout the day | 615 | 91 | text | Jun 1 |
| ABC News: Military services again requiring recruits to get flu shots as 222 recruits at San Antonio base sickened by influenza | 532 | 34 | text | Jun 24 |
| Flint Township parents charged with murder in death of severely overweight 7-year-old son | 513 | 158 | text | Jun 26 |
r/medicine Audience Overlap r/medicine Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/medicine FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/medicine
What's the best time to post on r/medicine?
Based on posting volume, r/medicine is most active on Mondays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/medicine?
r/medicine averages 34 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/medicine get?
Posts on r/medicine average about 27 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/medicine get most?
On r/medicine, most posts are text posts (100%)