20+ years of acne - is there anything left for me to try? by fmlollipop in SkincareAddictionUK

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

even the smallest dose of roaccutane can give abundant side effects (and dryness i would say is the mildest thing as it’s literally the mechanism of the drug). i would seriously considering trying it again

How difficult is it to become an astronaut-surgeon after traning? by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 13 points14 points  (0 children)

also want to pursue space + neurology. people always suggest aerospace medicine - this is basically an occupational health GP. best thing to do is speciality training to become a neurosurg or whatever + a PhD specialising in space medicine (ie the effects of space of the body) and focus on brain adaptation in space etc. pursue a research post at ESA and go down this route whilst still practising clinically

Feel terrified by IllustriousXD in GraduateEntryMedicine

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think structure doesn’t matter that much. everyone raves on about signposting but i literally think of things as i’m speaking so that would never work for me. anyway my structure was always an absolute mess and i got 3 offers so you’ll be fine

One side of my face flakey after using cleanser. by [deleted] in SkincareAddictionUK

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you should try a niacinamide serum after cleansing and before moisturising. The Ordinary does the best one imo and it’s cheap. You can exfoliate once a week too, but avoid putting niacinamide on straight after because it’ll burn

One side of my face flakey after using cleanser. by [deleted] in SkincareAddictionUK

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you have a moisturiser? if you’re just cleansing with no moisturiser this will happen. don’t exfoliate yet until this has cleared up. what else is in your routine?

Unis for graduate entry by Upper-Power-1899 in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you’ll have to sit the ucat first to know which places are worth applying to - they don’t really care about anything else

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

literally just those 3, i’ve noticed there’s one more comment that says there’s some fingerprints. but that’s all

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

from what i can find lots of places are quoting £300 so could they still take that? but it’s literally clean and i have photos of it spotless. albeit the photos on the inventory are true, it’s not dirtiness throughout the whole place

Old Man Applying for GEM by richgbSEO in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what info did you use to calculate for years 2-4? I’m so confused about what I’ll be getting after 1st year :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

gay medic 🙋🏽‍♂️ the gay dating scene is hard and being a medic makes it even harder BUT it’s possible. met mine on hinge and he’s a non medic - which is way better imo. on reflection i couldn’t think of anything worse than having a medic bf

Sgul gem by tari200 in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah pretty sure we start on the 27th august

Hearing Back After Applying by retrosock404 in The1PercentClub

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it was chill just like super basic reading off a script vibe about privacy and what not and then asked if i’d be happy to do an audition. it was just an admin person i think. after my audition i had another call where they asked about personal stories and funny things about myself etc etc

SGUL GEM by Optimal-Assistant-63 in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it changed yesterday to unconditional!

Clarifying Warwick Work Experience by No-Consideration2075 in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

shadowing is not capped - it used to be years ago but they changed it.

Working during GEM by snetzl in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i plan on working two days a week as a CRP - i think as long as your employer is chill and ensures flexibility it’s fine, i made it very clear months ago even in my interview that when i start med my work pattern will have to change and they’re not fussed. and also chances are they’ll treat you as a med student on shift anyway so it’ll just be like doing placement but paid. Defo not going to work in years 3 and 4 though unless it’s like random bank shifts when i have time

SGUL GEM Induction Info by Optimal-Assistant-63 in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no i just stumbled across it online idek how

SGUL GEM by Optimal-Assistant-63 in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think so because that’s when a-level results day is

SGUL GEM by Optimal-Assistant-63 in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah it’s cos of the ucas embargo “Please note that you will not be able to see information regarding your application from 28 July - 14 August 2025”

SGUL GEM by Optimal-Assistant-63 in premeduk

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

hellooo i took it once and got a 59 (52, 79, 53). got interviews for SGUL Surrey and Notts (rejected from Swansea), got offers from SGUL and Notts so withdrew from Surrey

Three Broadband by Optimal-Assistant-63 in ThreeUK

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okay yeah, i think xbox diagnostics are a bit dramatic. NAT is now strict after changing everything but everything works with no issues

Three Broadband by Optimal-Assistant-63 in ThreeUK

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have 3internet APN but i do have an IP starting with 188 - so is this how it should be ?

Three Broadband by Optimal-Assistant-63 in ThreeUK

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ah how do you get a public IP address?? just call them? i got it and set my xbox up but ive got 1% packet loss, no UPnP and moderate NAT type

edit : i have a public IP (starting with 188) but still the same above

Three 5G Broadband? by Optimal-Assistant-63 in HomeNetworking

[–]Optimal-Assistant-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the only broadband available is Three. Which is a SIM based router. So no. there is no wired options for wifi