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?
Climbing instructor
19%
#514 / 643
View rankingClimbing instructor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Knots, harness and the briefing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Wall, the panic and the one who freezes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Belay, the factor and not getting distracted.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rock, anchors and the one that is loose.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The group, the ego and not going too high.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That they do not fall, and the knot tied.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
- knots
- harness
- belay
- fall factor
- anchors
- the wall
- panic
- route briefing
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-9032.00· ESCO/ISCO 3422