Physicians, Pathologists
SOC Code: 29-1222
Physicians, Pathologistss examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 77.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Learning.
AI-Proof Score: 77.1 — High
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Median Salary
$177,130
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Job Growth
4.2%
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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
- •Writing
- •Active Learning
- •Judgment and Decision Making
- •Complex Problem Solving
- •Speaking
- •Critical Thinking
- •Instructing
- •Active Listening
Common Tasks
- ✓Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
- ✓Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology.
- ✓Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
- ✓Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
- ✓Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
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