ERAS Photo
Professional Residency Headshots 2021
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We'd love to help you out with your ERAS photo – and we promise to make the process quick and painless!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The submission date is quickly approaching (Tuesday the 28th of September).. If possible, you should aim to upload your photo to the ERAS portal a day or two before this date so you're not rushing if you want it timestamped as the 29th.
We are aware of this date, and you WILL have your image(s) back on time.. Our whole team is preparing for a rush of last-minute shoots during the week of the 20th and 27th, and we'll be sending out all images same-day. Rush-ordered retouches will be sent back same-day as well.. We will also be formatting your photos into the exact specifications they require so you can easily upload them with no hassle (see further down on this page for details).
The fastest and easiest way to book your shoot (NYC, Northern NJ, and Denver) is to use our online scheduling system by clicking here.
Calling us will NOT speed up the process because our entire team will be booked in back to back shoots, so please email us at [email protected] if you have questions. We respond much faster to emails than calls, and greatly appreciate your understanding 😀
Another fast way to get answers to frequently asked questions is by using the little chatbot A.I.. at the bottom right-hand corner of our website.
We are aware of this date, and you WILL have your image(s) back on time.. Our whole team is preparing for a rush of last-minute shoots during the week of the 20th and 27th, and we'll be sending out all images same-day. Rush-ordered retouches will be sent back same-day as well.. We will also be formatting your photos into the exact specifications they require so you can easily upload them with no hassle (see further down on this page for details).
The fastest and easiest way to book your shoot (NYC, Northern NJ, and Denver) is to use our online scheduling system by clicking here.
Calling us will NOT speed up the process because our entire team will be booked in back to back shoots, so please email us at [email protected] if you have questions. We respond much faster to emails than calls, and greatly appreciate your understanding 😀
Another fast way to get answers to frequently asked questions is by using the little chatbot A.I.. at the bottom right-hand corner of our website.
The City Headshots Team
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Using an unprofessional photo or something that looks "cheap" tells faculty members you're the type of person who doesn't pay attention to detail.
Their thinking goes: "Perhaps he or she forgot to get a professional headshot, or decided it didn't really matter (even though we asked for a professional photo with their application). Can we trust someone like that in our residency program?"
In many cases, they won't even review your application if your photo doesn't pass certain criteria. This is because they don't have time to read thousands of applications and need a faster way to narrow them all down.
Their thinking goes: "Perhaps he or she forgot to get a professional headshot, or decided it didn't really matter (even though we asked for a professional photo with their application). Can we trust someone like that in our residency program?"
In many cases, they won't even review your application if your photo doesn't pass certain criteria. This is because they don't have time to read thousands of applications and need a faster way to narrow them all down.
Below are answers to the most common questions about ERAS headshots:
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What should I wear for my ERAS photo?
Some general guidelines on clothing for your residency application photo:
Dive deeper on what to wear on camera by clicking here.
- A professional outfit is an absolute must. A navy or charcoal suit jacket is strongly encouraged for both men and women, and a tie is critical for men. Dark, rich, solid colors generally work best (except for your tie – that can have a pattern).
- Avoid wearing a white coat for your primary application photo. If your photographer allows, you can take an extra shot with a white coat, but it is generally not recommended for ERAS photo submissions.
- Studies have shown that applicants with glasses are statistically more likely to receive interview requests, but we only recommend wearing glasses if you actually do wear them! Don't buy fake ones for your photo unless you plan to wear them at your interviews as well.
- Keep jewelry to a minimum and avoid low-cut shirts. Your outfit should generally be very conservative so faculty members judge you by your application and not by your photo.
Dive deeper on what to wear on camera by clicking here.
Can you smile for an ERAS photo?
Absolutely! Because of how professional the backdrop, clothing, and overall look of your photo will be, we encourage smiling so you don't come off as too "standoffish."
Think of your smile as a way to tell faculty members that you're friendly and easy to work with, and think of your clothing and backdrop as things that tell faculty members you're extremely professional, trustworthy, and take your career seriously.
We recommend open-mouthed smiles if you're comfortable with your teeth, or doing a closed-mouth smile if you're not. Just avoid a serious/stern expression and you'll be good!
Think of your smile as a way to tell faculty members that you're friendly and easy to work with, and think of your clothing and backdrop as things that tell faculty members you're extremely professional, trustworthy, and take your career seriously.
We recommend open-mouthed smiles if you're comfortable with your teeth, or doing a closed-mouth smile if you're not. Just avoid a serious/stern expression and you'll be good!
Christopher Pecoraro, Residency Applicant
He received double the interview requests of a typical applicant with his credentials and eventually landed his dream residency. He attributes much of that success to his headshot.
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"I was surprised at how often my picture showed up. I interviewed with as anywhere from 2 to 12 people in one day, and they’re all given a file of each applicant. On that file was always a BIG blown up print of my headshot!
"One place in particular printed out all the applicant’s headshots on one page and handed them to everyone in the room. At another interview, everyone's headshots were shown on a huge projector - it was so awkward for the people who didn't have professional photos; you could just sense how they were probably feeling about that mistake." |
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In-Person Shoots from $149
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