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How exposed to AI is a Dermatologist?

Of the 18 tasks O*NET lists for dermatologists, 3 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 9 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Board Certified DermatologistDermatologist MD (Dermatologist Medical Doctor)Dermatologist PhysicianDermatopathologistDoctorMD (Medical Doctor)Mohs Micrographic SurgeonMohs SurgeonPediatric DermatologistPracticing Dermatologist
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
18
tasks rated for this occupation
93%
hold a degree, from a survey of 29
9k
people do this job in the US
36 of 89
least protected in healthcare practitioners

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

3
  • Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations
  • Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals
  • Refer patients to other specialists, as needed

Only with software built on top

6
  • Record patients' health histories
  • Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings
  • Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology
  • Conduct clinical or basic research
  • Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion

Cannot be sped up

9
  • Conduct complete skin examinations
  • Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma
  • Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma
  • Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer
  • Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer
  • Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics
  • Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases
  • Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin
  • Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.