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Physicians, Pathologists
Healthcare · SOC 29-1222
15.8% AI Exposure — High
$312,400
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
—
Proj. Annual Openings
11,110
Employment (OEWS 2025)
84/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure15.8%
AI Resiliency84/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure7.0%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Writing
3.Critical Thinking
4.Active Listening
5.Science
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
Common titles: Anatomic Pathologist, Cytopathologist, Dermatopathologist, Forensic Pathologist, Hematopathologist, Neuropathologist
Representative 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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
- •Diagnose medical conditions.
- •Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
- •Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
- •Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Access · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotCerner Millennium ProFitCortex Medical Management Systems Cortex Medical BillingCPSI CPSI SystemDatabase softwareHealthvision MediARMEDITECH Anatomical PathologyPathLogixSunquest Information Systems Sunquest Clinical Financials
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
0
Occupations Shown
0.0%
Avg AI Exposure
0
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| Outlook | Average | 0% Bright |
| Median Salary | $312,400 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 84/100 | N/A |