Tips on Medical ERAS & Fellowship Headshot Photo Session
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Can a photo help me land the best RESIDENCY or fellowship?
Branding really does work for people not just products. Having a modern and high production value headshot can help convince someone that you will be the perfect fit for their hospital or organization. You dont have to look like a super model, simply having a photo with great lighting and the know how of a seasoned photographer can really give you an edge over the rest. Book now
Actual case studies
Pubmed.gov analyzed ERAS photographs submitted by residency applicants based on photograph characteristics related to composition, attire, facial expression, hairstyle, and accessories. Book now
What was found
Candidates that chose a white background over grey gave their photo a sense of clean and modern that made them appear to be more professional and commercial. This look was first made popular by the many apple commercials and has been adopted my some of Americans largest and most widely trusted brands. It was also noted that students who smiled and wore jackets in their photographs were more likely to be match. Gender specific characteristics were not found to be influential in the match outcome for applicants. Book now
eras photo requirements 2021
Your photo should include your full shoulders but they will still except it cropped like the example above. It's always better to have the photographer take a wider shot so you can crop it after to make sure you meet the taller height of the 3.5'" portion of the photo. Many students ask if it must be only forward facing like a passport photo and the answers is no, just make sure your dont do more than a 15 degree angle like all the photos on this page.
A photo file should not exceed these requirements:
- Dimensions: 2.5 in. x 3.5 in.
- Resolution: 150dpi
- File Size: 100kb (Most photos will be 60-80kb)
Only photos with a lot of colors will be saved at the full 100kb. If you are wearing only 3 colors its perfectly normal to be 55-80kb in size. (Resolution will still be a full 150DPI)
Tips:
1)Bright lighting looks bests! it's always better to be a little over exposed than un exposed (darker) This will show way more face blemishes and have a muddy effect.
2) White background tends to have a more professional and modern feel. Grey was very popular in the 80s and 90s and can come across as dated.
3) Even if you take the photo yourself, Make sure you hire someone with Experience to properly compress your photo, Because this photo is so small and dimensions are not meant to be zoomed it's crucial to have a properly compressed so that it looks its best.
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Conclusion
Certain characteristics of a ERAS photo were found to be associated with a more favorable matching outcome. Having a flattering photo can be a great tool to improving your odds and help you stand out from the much.
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