Education, Research
& Innovation
As the leading provider of eye care, the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group is also a regional hub for ophthalmic education, research, and professional development.
Ophthalmic Education & Residency
We run a fully comprehensive, four-year ophthalmology residency programme accredited by the Palestinian Board, the Arab Board, and the International Council of Ophthalmology.
In 2025:
Eight medical residents continued with the four-year speciality programme.
One doctor graduated and successfully passed the Palestinian Council examination.
One medical resident is currently undertaking a two-year sponsored Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and Health Informatics.
The Sir Stephen Miller School of Nursing
Our Sir Stephen Miller School of Nursing, accredited by Al-Quds University, offers first-class postgraduate training to future ophthalmic nurses. Each year, we award scholarships to eight students, many of whom would otherwise be unable to pursue further education. Students benefit from academic study, practical experience, stipends, accommodation, and the guidance of expert mentors. Graduates often join our team, while others contribute their expertise across the region, spreading our impact far beyond the classroom.
We have also launched an in-house orthoptic assistant training programme for five optometrists and nurses.
Postgraduate Research & Growth
SJEHG has seen a remarkable rise in research output, with 39 peer-reviewed publications between 2015-2025 – a fivefold increase from the previous decade.
This growing research culture continues to elevate our regional and international reputation.
Restoring Sight Together
SJEHG’s three-year partnership with ESCRS, launched in 2023, aims to reduce a severe cataract backlog in the West Bank and Gaza, whilst showing European ophthalmologists our experience in treating complex cases in vulnerable communities.
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