Dr. Joseph Anthony reappointed as Associate Dean, Health Professions

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.


We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Joseph Anthony as Associate Dean, Health Professions, effective to June 30, 2029.

During his first term, Dr. Anthony provided high-quality strategic leadership and advice and representation for learners and faculty members within the Faculty’s health professions programs. He played a pivotal role in the inception and launch of various distributed health professions programs, including: the Master of Occupational Therapy program in Prince George; the Master of Physical Therapy and the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programs in Victoria; and the Bachelor of Midwifery program expansion in Surrey.

In his next term, Dr. Anthony will continue supporting the Faculty’s health professions programs by fostering continued collaboration and communication with program leaders to facilitate the implementation and ongoing support of these programs and activities across the province.

Dr. Joseph Anthony

Dr. Anthony will continue to chair the Health Professions Planning Committee, serve on multiple other Faculty and University committees and work on strategic initiatives in support of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan. We look forward to our continued work with Dr. Anthony.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Anthony on his reappointment.