Medical Residency Application Photos
You've been working harder than anyone around you realizes.
You've pulled more all-nighters than you care to remember.
And there's no way to measure the number of cups of coffee you've had to consume!
Now, with ERAS submission deadlines looming, a final (and perhaps scarier) challenge is here: Somehow capturing a fantastic application photo.
You've pulled more all-nighters than you care to remember.
And there's no way to measure the number of cups of coffee you've had to consume!
Now, with ERAS submission deadlines looming, a final (and perhaps scarier) challenge is here: Somehow capturing a fantastic application photo.
Well, we hope to have you breathing a sigh of relief when you realize that capturing a great photo can be easier than you think!
Below are our top recommendations for your ERAS headshot:
- Light Gray or White Backdrop: A bright backdrop stands out on ERAS as a thumbnail, and is statistically more likely to be clicked on. That means more eyeballs looking at your application.
- Correct Format and Specs: The correct format is 2.5" x 3.5" at 150 dpi, with a maximum file size of less than 100 KB. Other formats might not be accepted or might get distorted once uploaded.
- Professional Clothing and Colors: What you wear in your headshot is just as important as the background and specs. Wearing simple, solid colors and a professional outfit is highly recommended. Learn what clothing looks best on-camera.
- Confidence, Intelligence, and Approachability: You want to look like you'll fit in well with their team (i.e. friendly) and that you know what you're doing.
A Weak Photo Creates a Bad First Impression.Since they don't have time to read thousands of applications that are submitted, residencies often first weed people out by looking at their photo.
It's amazing how many snap judgements can be made about you within 1/7th of a second! You've spent all these years working so hard... Your photo is all that's left. Learn how a great headshot helped an applicant receive TWICE as many interviews as his peers. Our Residency Packages Include:
Book any standard package and then let us know it's for a Residency Application so we can capture what you need. |
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