15/12/2025
On behalf of the Malta Association of Physiotherapists, we extend our sincere thanks to Dr Stephen Lungaro Mifsud for his years of dedicated leadership and contribution to physiotherapy education. We also warmly congratulate Dr John Xerri de Caro, whose continued support and guidance to the current MAP committee has been invaluable, and we wish him every success in his new role as Head of Department.
Hear ye! Hear ye! 📣📣
It may not be Christmas just yet, but it is certainly a moment for celebration.🔔
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr John Xerri de Caro as Head of the Department of Physiotherapy. Dr Xerri de Caro succeeds Dr Stephen Lungaro-Mifsud, who, over the past seven years provided dedicated and effective leadership, guiding the Department’s development into a cohesive, student-centred community of educators and academics with a strong commitment to growth and advancement. We wish to formally thank Dr Lungaro-Mifsud for his service, leadership, and sustained contribution to the Department.
Dr Xerri de Caro brings to this role extensive academic and professional experience, together with leadership skills shaped through significant international engagement, including executive responsibilities within the European Region of World Physiotherapy. He is actively involved in quality assurance processes and regularly participates in, and leads, accreditation and evaluation exercises of physiotherapy programmes across universities.
His strong commitment to good governance, academic standards, and student-centred learning has earned him the respect of colleagues and students alike. We are confident that, under his leadership, the Department of Physiotherapy will continue to strengthen its academic profile and flourish in its educational and professional mission. A fresh start, supported by all.
Please join us in wishing him every success in this new position.
