Side-by-Side Comparison
Radiologists leads 4–0| Metric | Radiologists | Pathologists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 28.2% | 30.0% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 30th | 39th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | N/A |
| Employment | N/A | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Physics
Biology
Operation Monitoring
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Controlling Machines and Processes
Administration and Management
Interacting With Computers
Inductive Reasoning
Personnel and Human Resources
Chemistry
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Radiologists
37%
total discount
Pathologists
37%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Radiologists
6 of 15 at risk78%Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
74%Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.
66%Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
62%Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
59%Interpret images using computer-aided detection or diagnosis systems.
Pathologists
7 of 15 at risk85%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.
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Radiologists2028–2035
Pathologists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Radiologists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Pathologists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Radiologists
0
Unique to Pathologists
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
RadiologistsPathologists