Humor has always been a powerful tool in medicine, providing a much-needed respite from the stresses and challenges faced by healthcare professionals and patients alike. In the digital age, the internet offers a vast array of resources dedicated to medical humor, ranging from satirical websites to humorous medical blogs and social media channels. These platforms not only entertain but also foster a sense of community and camaraderie among medical professionals. This article explores various online resources where medical humor thrives, highlighting their unique contributions to the medical community.
Satirical Medical Websites
- GomerBlog – Hilarious takes on daily medical news written by healthcare professionals.
- The Onion – Health Section – Satirical health stories and outrageous headlines.
Humorous Medical Blogs
- Doctor Grumpy in the House – Amusing anecdotes from a neurologist’s practice.
- The Skeptical OB – Witty commentary debunking medical myths with humor.
Medical Comics
- DocCartoon – Relatable comics depicting life in medicine.
- Dilbert – Workplace humor with occasional healthcare‑related strips.
Social Media Channels
- @Medical_Moguls on Twitter – Quips, memes and jokes about the medical profession.
- @medicalhumor on Instagram – A daily feed of medical memes and cartoons.
- @drglaucomflecken on TikTok – Viral comedy skits parodying medical life.
Humorous Medical Podcasts
- Bedside Rounds – Quirky journeys through the weird history of medicine.
- Sawbones – A comedic exploration of misguided medical history.
Online Medical Humor Communities
- Reddit – r/medicine – Humor threads and memes from physicians.
- Reddit – r/nursing – Lighthearted posts and jokes for nurses.
- Medscape Forums – Discussions and humorous stories among healthcare professionals.
Mobile Apps & Journal Columns
- Daily Dose of Medical Humor (Android) – Daily jokes, cartoons and quotes.
- JAMA – Humor in Medicine – Cartoons and satirical pieces from JAMA Network.
Additional resources
- Dr.Glaucomflecken. He is an ophthalmologist, a comedian and a speaker. Enjoy his satire videos on various medical specialties.
- ZDoggMD: A medical humor website and YouTube channel created by Dr. Zubin Damania. He creates funny videos about healthcare, medicine, and current events in the medical field.
- The Happy Hospitalist: A blog created by a hospitalist physician that features funny stories and musings about working in healthcare.
- GomerBlog: A medical satire website that pokes fun at medical topics and trends.
- CrankyUncle: A mobile app to fight medical information through humor.
- Hospital humor. Collection of funny images related to the hospital environment.
- Medical humor. A funny collection of images by Wade Grindle MD
- Medical jokes
- Medical humor on Facebook. Large collection of medical jokes and cartoons on Facebook
- Doctors jokes
- Doctor Humor Clean jokes
- Anatomy jokes
- Biochemistry jokes
- Gynecology jokes