JOB REPORT / 29-1213 · 18 TASKS

Dermatologists.

Can AI do the work of Dermatologists?

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Record patients' health histories
Conduct clinical or basic research
Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical…

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13 of 18 tasks reviewed

This job has 18 core tasks. We went through 13 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Dermatologists actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Record patients' health histories.
AI DOES
Transcribes speech to text, auto-fills structured fields, and flags missing information
YOU DO
Ask smart follow-up questions and judge which details truly matter for skin care
TASK 02
Conduct clinical or basic research.
AI DOES
Searches literature, analyzes data patterns, drafts reports, and flags relevant studies
YOU DO
Design the study, examine patients directly, and interpret what findings really mean for skin health
TASK 03
Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
AI DOES
Pulls up relevant diagnostic guidelines and flags possible test options based on symptom data
YOU DO
Combine hands-on exam findings, patient history nuance, and clinical judgment to choose the right test
TASK 04
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.
AI DOES
Summarizes new research papers, highlights key findings, and spots trends in dermatology literature
YOU DO
Attend conferences, build relationships with colleagues, and judge which new ideas apply to your patients
TASK 05
Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
AI DOES
Analyzes dermoscopy images and flags high-risk features like asymmetry, border changes, or color variation
YOU DO
Examine the patient in person, weigh clinical context, and decide whether to biopsy or treat
TASK 06
Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
AI DOES
Drafts personalized patient education materials, reminders, and self-exam guides based on skin type and risk factors
YOU DO
Read each patient's emotions and adjust your message to their fears, health literacy, and life situation
TASK 07
Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.
AI DOES
Drafts teaching materials, quizzes, case summaries, and explains dermatology concepts clearly
YOU DO
Guide trainees through live patient cases and build clinical judgment in the room
TASK 08
Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.
AI DOES
Suggests relevant tests based on patient history and symptom patterns
YOU DO
Examine the patient in person and take legal responsibility for the order
TASK 09
Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.
AI DOES
Pulls up research, summarizes guidelines, and flags common diagnoses to consider
YOU DO
Own the clinical decision and communicate peer-to-peer with full context
TASK 10
Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.
AI DOES
Flags suspicious moles in images and suggests possible diagnoses from photos
YOU DO
Examine the patient in person, confirm the diagnosis, and perform any treatment
TASK 11
Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.
AI DOES
Drafts referral letters and flags cases that may need specialist review based on notes
YOU DO
Examine the patient and decide if and where a referral is truly needed
TASK 12
Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.
AI DOES
Reviews patient history, flags contraindications, and summarizes eligibility criteria from guidelines
YOU DO
Physically examine skin, assess healing capacity, and make the final safety call face-to-face
TASK 13
Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.
AI DOES
Suggests treatment options, checks drug interactions, and summarizes guidelines
YOU DO
Examine the patient, make the clinical judgment, and sign the prescription

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Dermatologists
SOC code: 29-1213
Tasks reviewed: 13 of 18

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $328,730 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $398,810 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 11,370
Employed in Colorado: 260
Job outlook: +6.4% by 2034 · ~400 openings/yr

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Record patients' health histories.

Conduct clinical or basic research.

Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.

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.

Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.

Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.

Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.

Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.

Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.

Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.

Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.

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