Some schools and interview platforms ask for a photo. Headshotsly makes a clean, current headshot from one selfie that you can use wherever one is asked for.
A photo in a maroon cardigan, with teal scrubs and a gray background picked.
Result: A headshot in teal scrubs on a gray background. Same face and hair.
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ExampleYour photo is a small part of the application, and not every school asks for one. Check what each application system and school wants.
If you do add a photo, one clear, current photo used everywhere is simpler than a different crop on each portal.
Headshotsly turns one selfie into a clean headshot you can reuse for secondaries and interview profiles. 5 photos in 4K for $4.99, one time.
Not every school asks for a photo. Some secondary applications do, and so do some interview platforms and student profiles. Read the instructions for each one. If a school gives a size or file type, follow it.
A good application headshot is simple: your face and shoulders, a calm background, and a photo that looks like you on interview day. A Charcoal Suit is the safe pick while you apply. Save the White Ceremony Coat for after you start school. For the background, a plain studio color such as Clean Gray or Light Blue is a safe choice.
Need an exact size? Crop your photo with the free ID photo formatter. Want to see the result before you pay? Try one photo free. One pack is 5 photos for $4.99, paid once, so you can keep a main photo and a spare.
Already in school? See med school headshots for rotations, posters and LinkedIn. Applying to residency later? Residency headshots covers the ERAS photo.
Examples made with Headshotsly. Each example was made from the photo next to it.
A photo outdoors at night in a dark suit, with teal scrubs and a modern clinic picked.
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ExampleResult: A headshot in teal scrubs in a bright room. Same face.
A photo in a gray sweater on a blue background, with navy scrubs and a teal background picked.
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ExampleResult: A headshot in navy scrubs on a teal background. Same face.
A black and white side photo, with navy scrubs and a modern clinic picked.
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ExampleResult: A color headshot in navy scrubs in a bright clinic. Same face.
It is easy to submit a photo that is cropped, dark, or less polished than the rest of your application.
A clean, current photo avoids that.
Upload one selfie, make up to 4 photos in about 2 minutes, and pick the one that looks most natural.
Keep one main photo and one spare for portals that need a different crop.
You can use one consistent image through the full cycle instead of scrambling for last-minute photo fixes.
That saves time and keeps your look the same from start to finish.
Clear answers before you get started.