As of June 2026, Dermatologists has an AI-exposure score of 46/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Dermatologists

46/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 23% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$328,730. About 400 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How this role compares to similar Healthcare roles

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Common titles
Board Certified DermatologistDermatologist PhysicianMD (Medical Doctor)Mohs SurgeonDermatologist MD (Dermatologist Medical Doctor)Dermatopathologist
Typical preparation
Extensive Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven...
Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingService OrientationReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingActive Learning
Tools and technology
Cisco WebexMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordZoomeClinicalWorks EHR software
Work context
Decision latitudeFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersExternal customersEmail use

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Dermatologists, SOC 29-1213.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Dermatologists tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (56%).

Augmentable
  • Record patients' health histories.
  • Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.
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Durable
  • Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
  • Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
6 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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