Empowering Health Literacy in Communities
Our Mission
Project Beyond Education Academics in Medicine (B.E.A.M) at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is an initiative out of the nonprofit O'Darah Outreach. We are a group composed of healthcare professionals-in-training dedicated to enhancing health literacy in local communities through innovative educational modules in high schools. We aim to empower individuals with knowledge for healthier lifestyles and better decision-making. Join us in our mission to create a healthier future for all.
Our Focus
Community
Outreach
We value genuine engagement with the communities that we serve. As health professionals in training, we have a wealth of knowledge, experience, and resources that we aim to share with young people and leaders in our communities with the goal of building long-lasting partnerships.
Increasing
Health Literacy
By targeting this crucial social determinant of health among a key demographic, we aim to chip away at the health disparities present within our community.
Encouraging the Pursuit of Careers within Healthcare
Through our monthly teaching sessions and our annual Science and Medicine Day, we aim to cultivate every student's sense of curiosity about the world of medicine.
Our Educational Modules
Engaging
Knowledge checks, physical activities, and competetive quizzes are integral components of our lessons, meant to fully engage our students.
Evidence-Based
Our content is created by medical students using peer-reviewed literature and reviewed on a regular basis by physicians, ensuring the most accurate and up-to-date information is being taught.
Easily Accessible
Utilizing Canva as a platform, we create our presentations with our audience in mind, ensuring information is easily understood.
