Takeover Tracker

30%medium risk
Pathologists
vs

38 shared · 48 different

core competencies

22%low risk
Orthoptists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPathologistsOrthoptists
Risk Score30.0%21.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile39th11th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 154 / 15
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Biology
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Medicine and Dentistry
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Administration and Management
Chemistry
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Personnel and Human Resources
Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Computers and Electronics
Public Safety and Security

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Pathologists

37%

total discount

Orthoptists

34%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Pathologists

7 of 15 at risk
85%Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
73%Manage medical laboratories.
57%Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.
55%Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
53%Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.

Orthoptists

4 of 15 at risk
82%Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians.
70%Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.
53%Participate in clinical research projects.
52%Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.
45%Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.

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