Side-by-Side Comparison
Surgeons leads 4–0| Metric | Radiologists | Surgeons |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 28.2% | 17.5% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 30th | 3th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 3 / 13 |
| Median Salary | N/A | N/A |
| Employment | N/A | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Customer and Personal Service
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Interacting With Computers
Therapy and Counseling
Physics
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Processing Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Public Safety and Security
Operation Monitoring
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Radiologists
37%
total discount
Surgeons
41%
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.
Surgeons
3 of 13 at risk86%Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
73%Prepare case histories.
51%Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
49%Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
49%Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
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