#MyRadGirlfriend No. 69: When the Hippocratic oath doesn't count

Ryan McBeth
Aug 9, 2018
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Radiology cartoon

What does a brilliant software engineer do when he meets a second-year radiology resident who is far smarter? He makes a fool of himself. Learn about the trials and tribulations of Ryan and Andy with #MyRadGirlfriend, an ongoing comic strip on AuntMinnie.com by Ryan McBeth. Connect with Ryan on Twitter, Facebook, or his website and tell him your story. If he turns your idea into a cartoon, you'll receive a signed copy of the strip.

Copyright © 2018 Ryan McBeth

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