1.1K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (99%).
r/Residency Traffic & Engagement r/Residency Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Residency Most Active Times When r/Residency Is Most Active
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r/Residency Flair Performance r/Residency Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| SERIOUS | 297 (27.2%) | 29 |
| DISCUSSION | 272 (24.9%) | 34 |
| VENT | 211 (19.3%) | 82 |
| SIMPLE QUESTION | 192 (17.6%) | 16 |
| MEME | 29 (2.7%) | 204 |
| RESEARCH | 25 (2.3%) | 6 |
| FINANCES | 23 (2.1%) | 24 |
| HAPPY | 19 (1.7%) | 91 |
| NEWS | 10 (0.9%) | 140 |
| MIDLEVEL | 6 (0.5%) | 2 |
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r/Residency Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Residency
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| residency | 126 (11.5%) | 30 | 15 |
| attending | 62 (5.7%) | 36 | 19 |
| resident | 52 (4.8%) | 28 | 17 |
| residents | 47 (4.3%) | 50 | 29 |
| anyone | 40 (3.7%) | 41 | 19 |
| intern | 39 (3.6%) | 43 | 23 |
| medicine | 39 (3.6%) | 9 | 8 |
| program | 36 (3.3%) | 26 | 18 |
| year | 35 (3.2%) | 46 | 28 |
| medical | 32 (2.9%) | 47 | 15 |
r/Residency Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Residency
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Residency Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Residency
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Does your spouse forget that you're a doctor?
Your CBC with diff already comes with a blood smear. Please STOP.
This Lindsay Clancy trial is going to set back psychiatric issues in ob/gyn decades
Remember to learn the ancillary staff names, say thank you to the janitors when they come into the work room, and ask them their favorite candy (if you get free cafeteria food)
The double standards for residents are actually insane
Lindsay Clancy case is getting out of hand. Has this had any impact on your practice or personal life?
Every day I am more enticed to be a purely remote DR
No you shoudn't"write your notes assuming a lawyer and judge will read them"
GI Bleed Paradox
What We Can Learn from Dr. Tufts
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Does your spouse forget that you're a doctor? | 2.0K | 262 | text | Aug 2 |
| Your CBC with diff already comes with a blood smear. Please STOP. | 1.5K | 259 | text | Aug 8 |
| This Lindsay Clancy trial is going to set back psychiatric issues in ob/gyn decades | 1.3K | 376 | text | Aug 10 |
| Remember to learn the ancillary staff names, say thank you to the janitors when they come into the work room, and ask them their favorite candy (if you get free cafeteria food) | 995 | 82 | text | Aug 19 |
| The double standards for residents are actually insane | 921 | 127 | text | Aug 11 |
| Lindsay Clancy case is getting out of hand. Has this had any impact on your practice or personal life? | 826 | 526 | text | Aug 28 |
| Every day I am more enticed to be a purely remote DR | 818 | 86 | text | Aug 3 |
| No you shoudn't"write your notes assuming a lawyer and judge will read them" | 782 | 106 | text | Aug 13 |
| GI Bleed Paradox | 760 | 163 | text | Aug 22 |
| What We Can Learn from Dr. Tufts | 751 | 204 | text | Aug 12 |
r/Residency Audience Overlap r/Residency Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Residency FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Residency
What's the best time to post on r/Residency?
Based on posting volume, r/Residency is most active on Sundays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Residency?
r/Residency averages 35 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Residency get?
Posts on r/Residency average about 45 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Residency get most?
On r/Residency, most posts are text posts (99%)