Growing and supporting a thriving healthcare workforce together.

Empower Your Future with ICAM

The Institute for Career Advancement in Medicine (ICAM) connects people to healthcare careers and supports them at every stage, from initial interest through training and employment. All ICAM tools and services are FREE, easily accessible, and personalized to your goals. 

Whether you are curious about career opportunities, preparing to join the workforce, or looking to advance your professional healthcare career, ICAM is here to support your development. Behind ICAM is a network of local partners, educators, employers, and mentors in communities across the state. They’re the people who show up, guide you through your options, and help you thrive!

Choose your New York county on the map to find your ICAM community TODAY!

For Individuals

Healthcare isn’t one job. It’s hundreds of paths, many of which don’t require a four-year degree to begin.
Whether you are curious about healthcare careers, preparing to join the healthcare workforce, or looking to advance your professional healthcare career, find career opportunities that fit your interests, your timeline, and your life for FREE with ICAM!
Gain access to career matching tools, Health Career profiles, and local experiential opportunities to find the best fit for you!
Connect with local Career Education Providers and Employers to grow from Learner to Graduate.
From personalized Case Management to Financial Barrier Intervention, our wraparound support with ICAM Thrive will keep you on track!
Elevate your career with partner-provided trainings, micro-learning modules, and development resources.

Rise above workforce obstacles with a dedicated team, online resource hub, and personalized network ready to help you succeed!

For Organizations

The future for a healthier, stronger New York is rooted in the healthcare workforce we build today.
The Institute for Career Advancement in Medicine offers healthcare providers, educational institutions, and workforce development and training providers free resources to help grow, recruit, train, and retain a thriving health workforce in your community.

Promote your Organization

Gain the attention of career seekers, health professional students, and healthcare workers who are exploring, preparing, and advancing their health careers with ICAM.

Find Solutions

Solve recruitment, training, and retention challenges with our marketplace of solutions offered by local community peers.

Collaborate with Partners

Network with local, regional, and statewide workforce developers, employers, and training providers to develop a quality health workforce together.
Select your Organization Type Below to Learn More!
Healthcare organizations that provide care to communities across NYS and need access to and support in building a quality health workforce. 
Organizations that provide programs, products, and services designed to grow, recruit, train, and retain a quality health workforce. 

Who We Are

The Institute for Career Advancement in Medicine is a Health WorkForce New York initiative supported by the work of local leaders in healthcare workforce development, training, and evaluation. The Institute platform is built within the Health Workforce Collaborative digital platform to leverage and support workforce development efforts. 

How We’re Funded

The Institute and Health Workforce Collaborative are supported by funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Health Foundation for Western & Central New YorkCloudsplitter FoundationCommunity Foundation of Herkimer & OneidaUnited Way of Northern New York, and many other community partners. 

Currently, the Institute is funded for deployment across the North Country serving individuals and partner organizations in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Herkimer, Oneida, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, St. Lawrence.

To learn more and support the deployment of the Institute in your region, contact Health WorkForce New York here.

Ready to launch your future?​

Join The Institute for Career Advancement in Medicine today!