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Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) statistical data
The CGFNS International Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) is an evaluation and reporting service that analyzes the education and licensure of health care professionals educated outside the United States for U.S. regulatory boards, academic institutions and employers.
Queries about the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® data below should be directed to: Dr. Catherine Davis, CGFNS International’s Director of Global Research and Test Administration.
| Profession |
2Q 2010 |
1Q 2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
| Registered nurse |
1,018 |
804 |
3,551 |
4,267 |
5,457 |
5,130 |
3,144 |
3,332 |
| Licensed practical/vocational nurse |
46 |
44 |
144 |
69 |
67 |
68 |
51 |
31 |
| Physician assistant |
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<15 |
<15 |
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| Clinical laboratory scientist |
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<15 |
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<15 |
| Physical therapist |
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<15 |
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| Midwife |
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<15 |
<15 |
| Other |
<15 |
<15 |
26 |
35 |
20 |
25 |
<15 |
<15 |
| Overall total |
1,071 |
851 |
3,721 |
4,383 |
5,522 |
5,229 |
3,201 |
3,376 |
Top five countries of education
| Date |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 2Q 2010 |
Philippines |
India |
Haiti |
Nigeria |
Canada |
| 1Q 2010 |
Philippines |
India |
Haiti |
United Kingdom |
Canada / Nigeria |
| 2009 |
Philippines |
India |
Haiti |
United Kingdom |
Canada / Nigeria |
| 2008 |
Philippines |
India |
Nigeria |
Canada |
United Kingdom |
| 2007 |
Philippines |
India |
Nigeria |
United Kingdom |
Canada |
| 2006 |
Philippines |
India |
Canada |
United Kingdom |
South Korea (ROK) |
| 2005 |
Philippines |
India |
Nigeria |
Canada |
United Kingdom |
| 2004 |
Philippines |
India |
United Kingdom |
Nigeria |
Canada |
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1Q = First quarter
2Q = Second quarter
3Q = Third quarter
4Q = Fourth quarter
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