Dermatologists
SOC Code: 29-1213
Dermatologistss conduct complete skin examinations. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 96.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 96.1 — Very High
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Median Salary
$166,260
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Job Growth
6.4%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Service Orientation
- •Social Perceptiveness
Common Tasks
- ✓Conduct complete skin examinations.
- ✓Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
- ✓Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
- ✓Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
- ✓Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation