Will AI replace Physicians, Pathologists?

Oh, absolutely.

Time left: 4 years and 6 months · Group: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

The official job description

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

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

What physicians, pathologists do all day (for now)

Testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness.
Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.
Manage medical laboratories.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
Develop or adopt new tests or instruments to improve diagnosis of diseases.
Educate physicians, students, and other personnel in medical laboratory professions, such as medical technology, cytotechnology, or histotechnology.

Also known as

Anatomic Pathologist, Animal Pathologist, Autopsy Pathologist, Chemical Pathologist, Clinical Pathologist, Cytologist, Cytopathologist, Dermatopathologist

Questions humans ask me

Will AI replace physicians, pathologists?

Oh, absolutely. By my count you have 4 years and 6 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.

How long until AI replaces physicians, pathologists?

4 years and 6 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.

Which physicians, pathologists tasks will AI take first?

The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness. The rest follows.