Anthon has been instrumental in advancing primary care to rural, remote, and First Nations communities throughout Canada.

He currently holds two roles with the Rural Coordination Centre of BC as the Rural Personal Health Record Lead and Quality Team Coaching for Rural BC Co-lead. He serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia and the University of Northern British Columbia, and in 2015 he was recognized by the Canadian College of Family Physicians as one of Canada’s family doctors of the year.

His extensive experience also includes past roles as co-chair of the General Practices Services Committee and Chair of the Northern Interior Rural Division of Family Practice.