SOC 29-1215
Family Medicine Physicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ46/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ107,950
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$238K
$81K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+2.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Family Medicine Physicians face a risk score of 46/100 โ 2 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $238K ($192K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions offer lower AI risk while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 46/100, Family Medicine Physicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 107,950 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on physical examination and procedures and complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Family Medicine Physicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated patient monitoring and alert systems
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Accounting software
Electronic mail software
Information retrieval or search software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
English Language
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
Biology
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 71% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 84% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 76% |