Dr. Samantha Anthony fulfills a multi-pronged academic role in research, education, and direct clinical practice. Her unique position is split between the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto, the SickKids Transplant and Regenerative Medicine Centre, and the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning. She also plays a pivotal national role in the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program.
Dr. Anthony is the first and only Canadian Health Clinician-Scientist in social work. A notable example of leadership and ingenuity for social workers in evaluative sciences, her unique lens as a clinician-scientist social worker exemplifies the critical impact that qualitative research can have to prioritize and promote patients’ voices in healthcare. Her leadership has been pivotal in driving meaningful change to improve practice and interventions.
Dr. Anthony’s pioneering approach and personal creativity is an inspiration not only to her colleagues in social work, but to a next generation of learners seeking careers in non-traditional positions. Through her many contributions at local, national, and international conferences, workshops, and research collaborations, she unfailingly elevates and openly celebrates the fundamental nature of her background in social work.
As one of Dr. Anthony's PhD committee members and an exemplary role model, Beverley Antle provided great inspiration to Samantha in her pursuit to become a leader of pediatric social work research.