29-1216.00

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems.

1.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Only 6% of jobs we track are safer than this

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 0% probability of automation for this role
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6%
of jobs safer
132
jobs riskier than this
+3.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Internal medicine's diagnostic complexity — multiple interacting organ systems, rare presentations, psychosocial factors — exceeds current AI capabilities for autonomous diagnosis. AI excels at specific narrow tasks (reading ECGs, flagging drug interactions) but internists synthesize these into holistic patient care that AI cannot replicate safely.

Augmented byAI augmentation tools

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$214,460
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →