Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traineeship
As there are hundreds of applicants from around the world with various types of queries, it is practically impossible for the host mentor to respond to all queries.
We treat violations of our Terms of Use and Compliance Policies very seriously, including, but not limited to, solicitation, or contacting the host mentor without Trialect's approval. We are in no way obligated to accept applications or offer refunds to users who are found to be in violation of these terms.
Trialect closely works with the host mentors on categorizing the applicants. Sponsored applicants are typically supported by the home institution or other for-profit companies.
The tuition and service fee is waived for merit category applicants. However, all applicants have to take care of their travel and accommodation.
Sure, you can leave your email with us expressing your interest, and we will let you know as soon as a spot opens up.
Considering high volume of applications, the chances that someone gets selected under the merit category is quite remote.
You can work with the host mentor and customize the program based on your needs.
Sure, you can print out receipts online after payment by credit card. For payments by wire transfer, please feel free to contact us at support@trialect.com
Host mentors are as busy as you are, so please give them at least 10-15 days to respond. Please make sure to copy Trialect on all the correspondences so we can follow up. If the host does not respond for more than 2 weeks, please do contact us at support@trialect.com
Sure, we are more than happy to facilitate interaction with the previous fellows to better understand the quality of program, travel, and accommodation details.
Registration with Trialect is free of cost and will allow us to send programs relevant to you. At any time, you can opt-out from receiving emails from us.
You will see several representative samples online to draft a letter of intent. Your letter of intent has to be very precise, describing your capabilities and interests, and at the same time clearly defining your goals.
• Trainee Fellowship/ traineeships are designed for those who would want to gain expertise in certain specific areas of their interest in their specialty before becoming independent practitioners or scientists. • Observership allows you to get an overall perspective of a particular branch in medicine. • Fellowships are often done by those who have just completed their basic degree and want to specialize in a specific field of interest.
All basic, translational, and clinical research Trainee fellowship programs are hands-on. Clinical Trainee Fellowship programs depend on the rapport with the host mentor and local regulatory and administrative policies. In general, 12-week programs are likely to be hands-on, but not guaranteed.
Whatever the contents provided by the host institute and the weblink on the posting is all that we have at this time. After selection, you can request for more information about the program when you get in touch with the host mentor.
Please feel free to contact us at support@trialect.com at any point to delete your account. The only request from our side is that due to the platform upgrade process, it can take some time.
It depends on various factors. You could visit various web sites that can give you a rough estimate of travel costs like https://www.kayak.com/flights. However, these are not our partners, and their terms of use and privacy policies govern your use.
It depends on various factors. You can request the host mentor regarding suggestions as sometimes, very rarely though, they have onsite hospital-based accommodation. The program page should give you all the details. You can also try https://www.airbnb.com/. However, these are not our partners, and their terms of use and privacy policies govern your use.
The language of instruction is English for all programs on Trialect. However, it will be good if you can speak some local language to interact in the meetings as well as with the patients.
The vast majority of our Trainee Fellowships are unpaid. We look for opportunities that allow our trainees to gain the best possible experience while adhering to local laws and visa restrictions. If an employer offers you a stipend or other form of compensation you are welcome to accept it.
Type of visa depends on the host institute and the country. Please contact the host institute or the consulate in your country regarding visas.
Your visa approval depends on the merit of your application, supporting evidence, and the discretion of the consulate of the country you’re applying to; Trialect cannot assist you in the visa application process.
As soon as the host mentor informs us of the trainee’s arrival, we will transfer the fee to the host institute/mentor.
Certification
Yes, you will receive a certificate from the host mentor if it is a certification program. All certification programs will have a “certificate” icon and other details regarding the certification process at the bottom of program page.
Payment & Refund
While we prefer that you pay your fee upfront, in exceptional circumstances, you can pay the fee in installments. Once we receive complete payment, we connect you to the host mentor for scheduling. However, please remember that your installment payments cannot be in more than four tranches and cannot span beyond six months.
The subsidized program fee is designed to cover the needs of health professionals from around the world as part of this global medical education program. Trialect or the host institution will not be able to pay for your travel and accommodation. For exceptional candidates, especially below the age of 45, we do consider applications for travel support, but it is highly competitive.
We cannot predict the fee trend over time, so you should pay before the stipulated deadline, which is usually 30 days from the application approved date.
You can get tuition fee refund, but the service of $299 will be retained in the event of visa rejection, death or severe morbid illness, program cancellation or rescheduling by the host mentor by more than a year.
We use third-party payment gateways, such as PayPal and Stripe, which are well known around the world, and their terms and policies govern the payment gateway.
Terms and conditions governing the refund policies are available at Payment refund policy.
You can claim your tuition fee within 7 days of payment. You will receive the refund of the tuition fee, and not the service fee of $299, which can be applied to another program of your choice in the future.
In addition to the service fee, 30% of the tuition fee will be deducted and paid to the program, and the rest refunded.
No, you will not get any refund. You are connected to the host mentor immediately after approval/payment for the program. You have to set expectations clearly before joining the program.
No, these are pre-negotiated by Trialect and the host administration, so a further discount is not possible as these are already heavily discounted.
Your invoice will be voided if you don’t make payments before the stipulated deadline. Please contact us at support@trialect.com should you need extension.
Host institute can issue the letter only if your sponsor requests or after you make the payment. Also, our invoice will act as an invitation letter to submit to your organization.
Cancellation
The Trialect Traineeships are one-on-one traineeships, and these are dedicated slots that do not allow other candidates to pursue the program at the same time. Your host mentors tend to cancel all their activities including traineeships for other candidates exclusively for your training program.
Yes, your tuition fee will be refunded and your service fee will be applied to another program of your choice for reasons such as visa cancellation, death/illness of a family member, and other extenuating circumstances.
Yes, you can withdraw at any point even after starting the program; however, your fee will not be refunded and you may not receive the certificate.
Scheduling
Yes, you can extend later on. You will be invoiced to pay before initiating the extension.
At the discretion of the host mentor, you can reschedule the program. Only one rescheduling is allowed.
You have to work with the host mentor and plan your traineeship schedules accordingly.
You have to complete the program within one year of the application approved date, otherwise you will forfeit your payment.
No, you have to plan your program within one year of applying or payment.
Hands-on Training
Hand-on program is your ability to closely assess and understand day-to-day activities of the patients under the host mentor’s guidance. You are not allowed to independently manage the patients without the host mentor’s approval.
Scrubbing and assisting in surgeries or procedures is entirely at the discretion of the host mentor. Your chances are better in 12-week programs, i.e., the longer you spend and the better rapport you have with the host mentor, the more likely are the chances to do hands-on procedures. However, these are not guaranteed.
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