Takeover Tracker

17%low risk
Surgeons
vs

62 shared · 36 different

core competencies

25%low risk
Dermatologists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSurgeonsDermatologists
Risk Score17.5%24.9%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile3th19th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 134 / 15
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Controlling Machines and Processes
Education and Training
Complex Problem SolvingAI-Resistant
Thinking Creatively
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Customer and Personal Service
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Control Precision

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Surgeons

41%

total discount

Dermatologists

36%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Surgeons

3 of 13 at risk
86%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.

Dermatologists

4 of 15 at risk
86%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.

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