SOC 29-1218
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ54/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ19,900
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$239K
$95K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+1.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค86/100
High exposure
๐ก Obstetricians and Gynecologists face a risk score of 54/100 โ 10 points above the national average of 44. With 86/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $239K ($193K 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 54/100, Obstetricians and Gynecologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 19,900 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in empathetic patient communication and bedside manner and complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Obstetricians and Gynecologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
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
Treat diseases of female organs.
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Calendar and scheduling software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
Biology
English Language
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
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 | 82% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 75% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 70% |