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A Price Tag on the Dream: The CPE Fee Jump and What It Means for Future Veterinarians
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A Price Tag on the Dream: The CPE Fee Jump and What It Means for Future Veterinarians

The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) has announced a major increase in the cost of the Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE), raising the fee from $7,630 to $12,804 beginning with the 2026 exam cycle. This fee covers only the CPE itself—not the entire ECFVG certification program—and represents nearly a $5,200 jump.

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