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    Medical Residency Headshot Examples

    See what works, then create a clear and professional residency profile photo.

    Example

    Office photo, teal scrubs headshot

    A photo in a white top in an office, with teal scrubs and a gray background picked.

    Result: A headshot in teal scrubs on a gray background. Same face and hair.

    Original photo: a blonde woman in a white top in an officeBefore
    AI example made from that photo: the same woman in teal scrubs on a gray backgroundExample

    Looking at examples is a quick way to see what works before you make your own.

    A strong image should look current, clean, and professional.

    Use examples to choose the right expression, background, and framing.

    More Before/After Examples

    Examples made with Headshotsly. Each example was made from the photo next to it.

    Sweater photo, navy scrubs headshot

    A photo in a gray sweater, with navy scrubs and a gray background picked.

    Original photo: a bearded man with glasses in a gray sweaterBefore
    AI example made from that photo: the same man in navy scrubs on a gray backgroundExample

    Result: A studio headshot in navy scrubs. Same face, beard and glasses.

    Night photo, teal scrubs in a bright room

    A photo outdoors at night in a dark suit, with teal scrubs and a modern clinic picked.

    Original photo: a young man in a dark suit outdoors at nightBefore
    AI example made from that photo: the same man in teal scrubs in a bright roomExample

    Result: A headshot in teal scrubs in a bright room. Same face.

    Outdoor photo, scrubs headshot

    A photo outdoors in a light blazer, with teal scrubs and a white background picked.

    Original photo: a woman with long wavy hair in a light blazer outdoorsBefore
    AI example made from that photo: the same woman in teal scrubs on a white backgroundExample

    Result: A clean headshot in teal scrubs. Same face and hair.

    What a good residency photo looks like

    A clear photo of your face, a natural expression and a plain background.

    Check what ERAS and each program ask for, since their rules can change.

    Common mistakes to avoid

    Avoid casual selfies, busy backgrounds, and heavy filters.

    Keep the image simple and focused on your face.

    Use one photo everywhere

    One photo on ERAS and your interview profiles keeps things simple.

    Keep one spare photo in case a portal needs a different crop.

    Making your own

    Upload a selfie, pick a White Coat, a suit or scrubs and a plain background, and get up to 4 photos in about 2 minutes. 5 photos in 4K for $4.99, one time, and you can try one free photo first.

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    Create a Strong Residency Headshot

    Use the examples as a guide and make a photo that fits your application.