Training. Residencies in internal medicine are 3 years long which is the same for most of the other primary care specialties as well. The benefit of internal medicine over the other primary care specialties is that there are much more fellowships for you to specialize in afterwards.
That means that a full online degree, including textbooks and other supplies needed, will probably require an investment of about $7,500 per semester, or about $30,000 total. Certificate programs, even at a fairly high professional level, can cost less because they involve fewer courses.
The cost and length of study varies according to which path you choose. For instance, APICSâ online education program materials cost $1,250, although a $200 APICS membership will knock $330 off this. The exam registration fee is $630, or $795 for nonmembers.