Automation index
How much of a Surgeon’s job can AI already do?
Surgeons diagnose, operate and own the surgical act.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Surgeon
14%
AI can already do 14% of this job.
#637 / 643
View rankingSurgeon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Notes and planningEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 35% | +7 |
Imaging and prepEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 25% | +3.8 |
Operating theatreEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 50% | 4% | +2 |
Call and consentEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 8% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 14% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1249.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Blacksmith
19%
#510 / 643
View rankingBlacksmith
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sketch, template and the material calc.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Forge, temper and the blow that counts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Weld, rivet and the site fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Grilles, gates and the client’s order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Coal, the hearth and the shop rhythm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it does not crack, and signing the iron.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- forge
- temper
- grilles
- rivet
- iron templates
- forge hearth
- site fit
- iron gates
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-4121.00· ESCO/ISCO 7221