THIS HEADSHOT CAN DECIDE YOUR ENTIRE FUTURE.
Remember, your headshot is not the only one under review. Thousands of medical headshots pass through the hands of interviewers, and thousands more are plastered onto faculty boards and residency web pages.
MAKE YOUR MEDICAL RESIDENCY HEADSHOT STAND OUT!
The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) is a service provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) that allows medical students to apply for residency programs in the United States.
We’d love to help you out with your ERAS photo – and we promise to make the process quick and painless!
MEDICAL HEADSHOTS FOR AAMC, ERAS, VSAS, VSLO
What is included with a medical resident ERAS headshot session?
- 20-minute session at our studio in downtown Phoenix studio
- (Conveniently located near the Health North Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus and The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix)
- Taken on white or light background per the ERAS requirements
- At least 10 proofs to choose from
- Professionally retouched photos
- Images are delivered resized per ERAS requirements but you will also receive a high-resolution copy for your own use on LinkedIn, or other professional sites.
And walk away with confidence that your application will not be rejected due to a poor headshot because our experienced photographers have taken hundreds of medical resident headshots.
We offer sessions weekly to accommodate busy medical students’ schedules.
faq FOR HEADSHOTS FOR MEDICAL RESIDENCY, FELLOWSHIP, AND MEDICAL SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
When is the Best Time to take Residency headshots?
Since residency programs will begin reviewing applications in Mid – October, it is recommended that you take your ERAS picture far sooner. Here is the 2024 ERAS® Residency Timeline
Does the ERAS photo background always have to be white or light gray?
A white or light gray background stands out as a thumbnail on ERAS and is statistically more likely to be clicked on, resulting in more eyes on your application BUT some applicants choose a different background (blue or gray) to make their faces stand out more. We can show you several options when you come in.
What Should I Wear for My ERAS Headshot?
Following are some general suggestions for dressing appropriately for your residency application photo:
A professional appearance is essential. Both men and women are strongly recommended to wear a navy or charcoal suit jacket, and males should wear a tie. Dark, rich, solid colors work best (avoid patterns on your tie). For your primary application photo, AVOID WEARING A WHITE COAT!! You may take an additional photo with a white coat for your Linkedin profile, but this is normally not encouraged for ERAS photo submissions.
Your attire should generally be conservative, as faculty members will evaluate you on the basis of your application, not your photo.
Should I have my ERAS photo retouched?
YES! And we include that with every headshot anyways. We want you to look like your best self and will touch up (just a little) things like flyaway hairs, tan lines, or teeth whitening. DO NOT use Instagram, Snapchat, or TickTok filters on your professional photos though,