Yeah, You blend…

In 2002, I presented a paper at the Society for Vascular Surgery in Chicago.  The talk, presented in front of an audience of more than 500 vascular surgeons, was well received.  However, regardless of the audience, a sour soul in demand of recognition is always present.  This time it was Dr Cambria, chief of Vascular Surgery at MGH (the prestigious Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital).  The man was insulting, arguments were exchanged, WTF I thought, here goes my chance to join the Harvard faculty.  I am no wimp, no academic institution is worth my honor. Now, the interesting part of this story is intricately related to my vestimentary choice of the day.  You see, that day I chose to wear a foulard otherwise known as an Ascott scarf instead of the usual tie.  No doubt, I did not blend with the crowd.  I later found out that the reason for Cambria aggressive behavior was due to my bold choice.  You’ve got to be kidding…

The good news is that I will be presenting a paper at the Easter Vascular Society meeting in Boston this coming September.  Cambria’s Home town. And you guessed it, I will be wearing the loudest scarf I can find.