Will AI replace Dermatologists?

Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think.

Time left: 4 years and 2 months · Group: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

The official job description

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.

What dermatologists do all day (for now)

• Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.
• Record patients' health histories.
• Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.
• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.
• Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.
• Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.

Also known as

Board Certified Dermatologist, Clinical Dermatologist, Dermatological Surgeon, Dermatologist, Dermatologist MD (Dermatologist Medical Doctor), Dermatologist Physician, Dermatology Physician, Dermatopathologist

Questions humans ask me

Will AI replace dermatologists?

Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 4 years and 2 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.

How long until AI replaces dermatologists?

4 years and 2 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.

Which dermatologists tasks will AI take first?

The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: refer patients to other specialists, as needed. The rest follows.

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