Our Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows
Matthew Koster, DO
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University.
Graduate School: Rockhurst University, MBA in Healthcare.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
Why I chose Pine Rest: I had never been to Grand Rapids prior to my interview day. However, I was very impressed with the way the program treated their residents and the focus on exceptional psychiatric care with an exposure to such a wide variety of services within the Pine Rest system. The residents in the program seemed happy and I have appreciated the program’s emphasis on creating a positive environment to learn and grow as psychiatrists.
Other Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, being outside and exploring nature, and eating ice cream!
Chad Percifield, DO
Undergraduate: Franklin College, B.A. in Biology.
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Why I chose Pine Rest: I chose Pine Rest because I liked the fact that it had all the resources of a large academic hospital while still maintaining the feel and collegiality of a community program.
Other Interests: Cycling, board games, video games, soccer.
Professional or Clinical Interests: Child & Adolescent and Addiction Psychiatry.
Hannah Williams, MD
Undergraduate: Hope College, BA in Chemistry, minor in Biology.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Why I chose Pine Rest: I had a positive experience rotating here for medical school rotations. Residents seemed to be supportive of each other. Also, my spouse and I are both from Grand Rapids.
Other interests: I enjoy relaxing with my goldendoodle, Watson, and lifting weights.
Professional or Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship here at Pine Rest starting July 2021.
Kellen Stilwell, MD
Undergraduate: Grand Valley State University, B.S. in Biology, minor in Chemistry.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Why I chose Pine Rest: I felt so supported here during my clinical rotations and everyone was very invested in my success. We have wonderful care teams in the hospital which are great to learn from and very welcoming to all trainees, and I wanted to continue to build the relationships that I had prior to residency.
Other interests: I enjoy yoga, hiking and being outdoors as much as possible (during the summer).
Professional or Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, with interest in coordinated care models and mental health care in primary care settings.
Kyle Ahoen, DO
Undergraduate: Michigan Technological University, B.S. in Exercise Science.
Graduate: Michigan Technological University, M.B.A.
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Psychiatry Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center Psychiatry Residency.
Why I chose Pine Rest: The campus is beautiful, the commute is short, and parking is a breeze; Staff and colleagues are friendly, collaborative and interested in education; Rotations allow for depth and breadth of experience in inpatient, outpatient, consult-liaison and specialty areas.
Other Interests: The outdoors – I have hiked in multiple national parks. Hanging out with the other fellows.
Professional or Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Russell Fridson, MD
Undergraduate: University of Michigan, B.S. in Psychology.
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Psychiatry Residency: Pine Rest – Michigan State University Psychiatry Residency.
Why I chose Pine Rest: I found it appealing to train in a hospital system where psychiatry and mental health are the primary clinical focus, as opposed to the clinical environment of many programs, where they are not.
Other Interests: Hiking/exploring the fresh coast of Lake Michigan, playing sports, attending musical performances (of which, there are many in Grand Rapids).
Professional or Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Lifestyle Medicine.