Doctors, nurses, lab techs, x-ray techs, paramedics, and all the other dedicated people who work in the medical field, frequently find themselves in stressful situations. This happens more to first responders and those who work in hospitals than those in private offices and in nursing homes. But it can happen anywhere, any time. When the pressure is the worst in the Emergency Department or in the field, people naturally try to deflect stress with humor. Medical humor can often be dark. A lighter touch might be what your medical team needs. Great medical teams need funny medical team names.
Naming your team binds you together and lifts morale. If your group has had a bad few days, it’s time to brighten your spirits. Come up with a humorous team name. Make sure that it’s funny, not demeaning to any of your members. And the name should not be provocative. Sexy double entendres are not appropriate in this setting.
Here are a few suggestions.
Names for Emergency Department Teams
- Med Zeppelin
- Trauma Troopers
- Ambulance Catchers
- Adrenaline Jockies
- The Resuscitators
Names for Cardiac Teams
- N’Syncope
- The Heart Throbs
- The Pulse Setters
- The De-Fibrillators
- The CABG Patchers
- Lost in Pace
Names for Psychiatry Teams
- Freud Squad
- Straight from the Couch
- The Xaniacs
- Dr. Who
Names for IV Teams
- The Ivy Leaguers
- Operation Ivy
Names for Surgical Teams
- The Surgical Instruments
- Team Blood and Guts
- Super Scrubs
- The Cutting Edge
Names for Anesthesiology Teams
- The Dream Team
- Gas Passers
- The Knockouts
- Mr. Sandman
Names for Infectious Diseases Teams
- Flu Fighters
- Virus Killers
- The Germ Squad
- The Hoofbeats
Names for Gastroenterology Teams
- The Gastronauts
- The Poop Scoopers
Names for Orthopedic Teams
- The Bone Crackers
- Smooth Obturator
- The Herniated Discs
Funny medical team names can help motivate your team. If you don’t like any of our suggestions, create your own humorous name. Look at rock band names and titles of famous books or movies. For example, instead of The Sound and the Fury, you could use the Sound and the Hearing Aid for an ENT group. What could you do with Waiting for Godot, The Big Sleep or The Call of the Wild?
Have fun coming up with your team name. Doctors, nurses and all the other team members need a little humor to get through the day.