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Statistical Data

Credentials Evaluation Service Statistical Data

The CGFNS International Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) is an evaluation and reporting service that analyzes the education and licensure of internationally educated health care professionals for U.S. Regulatory Boards, U.S. academic institutions, and U.S. employers.

Queries about the CGFNS International Qualifying ExamSM data below should be directed to: Dr. Catherine Davis, CGFNS International Director of Global Research and Test Administration.


2008 Statistics for CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service

January through March 2008 CES Reports Issued by Profession
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Other
TOTAL
1,144
<15
<15
1,168
2008 CES Top Countries of Education*
1. Philippines
2. India
3. Canada
4. Nigeria
5. United Kingdom

*Top countries calculated from CES reports issued from January through March 2008.


2007 Statistics for CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service

2007 CES Reports Issued by Profession
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Physician’s Assistant
Other
TOTAL
5,457
67
<15
20
5,522
2007 CES Top Countries of Education*
1. Philippines
2. India
3. Nigeria
4. United Kingdom
5. Canada

*Top countries calculated from CES reports issued in 2007


2006 Statistics for CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service

2006 CES Reports Issued by Profession
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Physical Therapist
Other
TOTAL
5,130
68
<15
<15
25
5,229
2006 CES Top Countries of Education*
1. Philippines
2. India
3. Canada
4. United Kingdom
5. South Korea
6. Nigeria
7. Kenya

* Top countries calculated from CES reports issued in 2006


2005 Statistics for CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service

2005 CES Reports Issued by Profession
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Midwife
Other
TOTAL
3,144
51
<15
<15
3,201
2005 CES Top Five Countries of Education*
1. Philippines
2. India
3. Nigeria
4. Canada
5. United Kingdom

* Top five countries calculated from CES reports issued in 2005


2004 Statistics for CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service

2004 CES Reports Issued by Profession
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Midwife
Other
TOTAL
3,332
31
<15
<15
<15
3,376
2004 CES Top Five Countries of Education*
1. Philippines
2. India
3. United Kingdom
4. Nigeria
5. Canada

* Top five countries calculated from CES reports issued in 2004