About CENTAUR
Education, Discovery, and Public Service
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Education
The Center promotes the education of veterinary and human health care professionals and the general public on the importance of human-animal relationships. Education programs include:
- Advanced residency training and approved curriculum courses
- Outreach through community partners
- Service projects and seminars
- Experiences in public-corporate organizations that involve animals
Discovery
The Center conducts partnered, scholarly research in the field of Human Companion Animal Interaction, leading to publications, conferences and public presentations. As a veterinary-based center, there will be an emphasis on promoting animal health, but areas of research may include the study of:
- The animal-human interface and the benefits people and animals derive from one another
- Instructional animal wellness
- Equine assisted activities
- Methods for assessing animal welfare
Public Service
The Center provides outreach and service projects for the community, including:
- Educational opportunities through structured outreach events
- Student-led service projects with community partners
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