Katie Arvia

The American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) fellows for its inaugural 2026-27 cohort of the Physician Payment Policy Fellowship will be working with policy professionals and physician payment experts to study how ICD and CPT codes are developed and to learn more about other processes within the country’s healthcare payment systems.

The dog days of summer have officially arrived! Historically recognized as the sweltering stretch between July 3 and August 11, the “dog days” have been associated with the hottest, most humid weeks of the year since Ancient Greece. Here in the Chicago Southland, though, we’re embracing the season instead of hiding from the heat. From ice-cold drinks and pet-friendly patios to scenic parks and some of the best local hot dogs around, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of summer.

Before osteopathic medical school or the transition into residency, many future physicians learn the heartbeat of healthcare right at home. They grow up watching what it truly means to care for a community, absorbing the values of empathy, dedication and whole-person care over the dinner table. This Father’s Day, The DO is celebrating the unique bond between four osteopathic physicians and their sons who chose to follow in their footsteps.