Note to self

Just because it's the last day of rotation, doesn't mean it's Friday. Calling a vascular surgeon to make a referral and apologising for calling so late on a Friday doesn't make you seem considerate. You will seem disoriented and even saying clever things like "progressive carotid stenosis" and "possible need for endarterectomy" won't save the situation. You will get to fax your referral and wait in line just like everybody else.