Pediatric Surgeons
SOC Code: 29-1243
Pediatric Surgeonss analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation.
AI-Proof Score: 85.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$229,790
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Job Growth
1.5%
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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
Common Tasks
- ✓Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
- ✓Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
- ✓Consult with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and endocrinologist, to determine if surgery is necessary.
- ✓Describe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area, to parents or guardians of the patient.
- ✓Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
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