Automation index
How much of a Dermatologist’s job can AI already do?
A photo of a lesion and a first differential come earlier. Biopsy, looking and saying it to the face do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Dermatologist
23%
AI can already do 23% of this job.
#299 / 653
View rankingDermatologist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Review photos, history and a first differential.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Clinic, dermoscopy and biopsy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Explain, treat and follow doubtful lesions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Reports, prescriptions and pathology notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Minor surgery, cryotherapy and dressings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Diary, team and not missing a melanoma.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Clinic, dermoscopy and biopsy
- Explain, treat and follow doubtful lesions
- Reports, prescriptions and pathology notes
- Minor surgery, cryotherapy and dressings
- Diary, team and not missing a melanoma
- dermatologo
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1213.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Histology technician
19%
#554 / 653
View rankingHistology technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Intake, the pot and not mixing cases.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Process, embed and the block.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Cut, the knife and the one that falls apart.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Stain, the control and the one that will not take.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The pathologist, the rush and not sending a bad cut.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not losing the diagnosis on the knife.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- paraffin blocks
- histology cutting
- stains
- tissue processor
- not mix cases
- microtome knife
- stain controls
- embedding
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 3212