Visceral I (Elizabeth Caron, D.O.) | 2027 Seminar for External Applicants
Reframing the visceral system within the context of whole-body function.
Visceral I is the first of a three-part series exploring how the visceral system connects to whole-body function, and how osteopathy addresses it. The course carefully examines an embryological perspective — particularly how the peritoneal sac develops in relation to the digestive tract and the organs of the pelvis — and connects this understanding to physical examination and differential diagnosis. Rather than treating the viscera as fixed structures, the course approaches them as continuously changing: a study of living anatomy.
This is an intensive course taught by a faculty member visiting from the United States. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria below are welcome to attend from outside TSO.
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Course Overview
| Course name | Visceral I |
| Faculty | Elizabeth Caron, D.O. |
| Dates | August 26 (Thu) – 30 (Mon), 2027 |
| Course hours | 32 hours |
| Student clinic | August 29 (Sun) |
| Venue | To be determined (details will follow once confirmed) |
| Format | Lectures in English, with Japanese simultaneous interpretation |
| Tuition (for applicants residing outside Japan) | ¥253,000 (¥230,000 + 10% consumption tax) |
About the Course
This course is the first installment in a series exploring how the visceral system connects to whole-body function, and how osteopathy addresses it. Students examine an embryological perspective — particularly how the peritoneal sac develops in relation to the digestive tract and pelvic organs — and connect this understanding to physical examination and differential diagnosis. Rather than treating the viscera as fixed structures, the course frames them as living anatomy.
Coursework that may help deepen understanding beforehand includes Anatomy One, BioBasics, Phase/Step I, and the foundational cranial course. (These are suggested references, not required prerequisites.)
Eligibility for External Applicants
Tokyo School of Osteopathy (TSO) welcomes external applicants who meet one of the following eligibility criteria.
- Physicians, dentists, or osteopaths meeting WHO standards
- Graduates of one of TSO’s six partner institutions (JTOC, Still Academy Japan, Atlas College of Osteopathy, JCO, IOCJ, ASSOSG)
- Applicants who do not meet the above but can demonstrate a total of 4,200 hours of coursework and 1,000 hours of clinical training may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Please note: completing this seminar does not result in a diploma or certificate of completion from TSO.
Faculty
Elizabeth Caron, D.O.
Dr. Elizabeth Caron has spent more than a decade as a member of the Biodynamic Faculty founded by Dr. James Jealous, working under his direct mentorship for 25 years and collaborating on the development of biodynamic curricula and writings. Her teaching experience spans universities and colleges of osteopathic medicine, and she has been involved in launching a hospital’s osteopathic medicine department as well as establishing a private clinic. She is board-certified in three specialties — Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Alternative Medicine — and brings more than 20 years of clinical experience. She currently practices at Osteopathic Healthcare in Talent, Oregon, with a particular focus on prenatal and pediatric osteopathic care.
How to Apply
Participation as an external applicant requires an eligibility check. Rather than proceeding directly to a payment page, applicants are guided through the following steps.
Click the button below to go to our Google Form and provide your name, the seminar(s) you wish to attend, your qualifications or affiliation, and any other requested information.
TSO will review your submission against the eligibility criteria (physician/dentist, osteopath meeting WHO standards, graduate of one of our six partner institutions, or case-by-case review).
Once eligibility is confirmed, we will contact you individually with payment instructions.
After payment is confirmed, we will send you details for the day of the seminar.
If eligibility cannot be confirmed, we may be unable to accept your application. Thank you for your understanding.
The venue has not yet been finalized. We will share details as soon as they are confirmed.