Side-by-Side Comparison
Urologists leads 4–0| Metric | Urologists | Physician Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 18.8% | 27.9% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 5th | 29th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 14 | 4 / 12 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $133,260 |
| Employment | N/A | 156K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Education and Training
Therapy and Counseling
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Psychology
Developing and Building Teams
Service OrientationAI-Resistant
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Control Precision
Medicine and Dentistry
Problem Sensitivity
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Urologists
39%
total discount
Physician Assistants
37%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Urologists
2 of 14 at risk64%Document or review patients' histories.
51%Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
49%Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
41%Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
41%Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
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.
Wage Comparison
UrologistsPhysician Assistants
10th
N/A$95,240
25th
N/A$113,770
Median
N/A$133,260
75th
N/A$160,160
90th
N/A$182,200
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Urologists2028–2035
Physician Assistants2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Urologists 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 Urologists
0
Unique to Physician
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
UrologistsPhysician Assistants