Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 115 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 80% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Treat diseases of female organs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Dermatologists
Somewhat similar work+7% pay66 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 7% more—$384,479 vs your $358,558 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a doctoral or professional degree, plus internship/residency.
Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Inductive Reasoning
- Problem Sensitivity
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
New skills to build
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service