Side-by-Side Comparison
Dermatologists leads 3–0| Metric | Physician Assistants | Dermatologists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 27.9% | 24.9% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 29th | 19th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 12 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $133,260 | N/A |
| Employment | 156K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Therapy and Counseling
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Psychology
Assisting and Caring for Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Thinking Creatively
Handling and Moving Objects
Chemistry
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Physician Assistants
37%
total discount
Dermatologists
36%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Physician Assistants
4 of 12 at risk86%Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
74%Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
64%Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
54%Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
50%Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Dermatologists
4 of 15 at risk86%Record patients' health histories.
54%Conduct complete skin examinations.
51%Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.
50%Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
49%Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
Wage Comparison
Physician AssistantsDermatologists
10th
$95,240N/A
25th
$113,770N/A
Median
$133,260N/A
75th
$160,160N/A
90th
$182,200N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Physician Assistants2028–2035
Dermatologists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Dermatologists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Physician Assistants.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Physician
0
Unique to Dermatologists
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Physician AssistantsDermatologists