Psychiatry Residency & Fellowships | Child & Adolescent Fellowship
Child & Adolescent Fellowship Team
Get to Know us
Meet Child & Adolescent Fellowship Leadership
Heide Rollings
MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Director
Heide Rollings, MD
- Supervisor
- Outpatient Training Clinic and Wedgwood Residential Treatment
- Medical School
- St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency
- University of Connecticut Health Center
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship
- Northwestern University/McGaw Medical Center
Meet Child & Adolescent Fellowship Faculty
Kyle Ahonen
DO
Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Kyle Ahonen, DO
- Medical School
- Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Residency
- University of Kansas Medical Center Psychiatry Residency
- Child & Adolescent Fellowship:
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Lindsey Bailey
MD
Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Lindsey Bailey, MD
- Medical School:
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency:
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship:
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Jennifer Bowden
MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Pediatrician
Jennifer Bowden, MD
- Medical School:
- Michigan State University
- Triple Board Residency (Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry):
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Benjamin Burns
MD
Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist and Outpatient Supervisor
Benjamin Burns, MD
- Medical School:
- University of Colorado
- Residency:
- Pine Rest – Michigan State University Psychiatry
Jason Coles
MD
Sleep Medicine
Jason Coles, MD
- Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Elizabeth Cyr
PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Elizabeth Cyr, PsyD
Steven DeRoos
MD
Pediatric Neurologist, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Steven DeRoos, MD
Evonne Edwards
PhD
Licensed Psychologist and Research
Evonne Edwards, PhD
- PhD, Clinical Psychology:
- Rosemead School of Psychology (Biola University)
Sera Gruszka
PhD
Licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapy Supervision
Sera Gruszka, PhD
- PhD, Counseling Psychology:
- Ball State University
Karen Hadley Leavitt
MD
Child & Adolescent Partial Hospital Program, Pediatric Chief Psychiatrist
Karen Hadley Leavitt, MD
- Medical School:
- St. George’s School of Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency:
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship:
- Rush University Medical Center
Dan Heitzman
Special Education Director/504 Coordinator
Dan Heitzman
- Northview Public Schools
Shehryar Khan
MD
Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Shehryar Khan, MD
- Medical School:
- Weill Cornell Medical School in Qatar of Cornell University
- Psychiatry Residency:
- Henry Ford Health System
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship: Yale University Health System
- Yale University Health System
Rebecca Low Marchand
PsyD
Licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapy Supervision
Rebecca Low Marchand, PsyD
- PsyD, Clinical Psychology:
- Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
Zachary Loy
DO
Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Zachary Loy, DO
- Medical School
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Residency
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
- Child & Adolescent Fellowship
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Brenda Manoharan
MD
Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Brenda Manoharan, MD
- Medical School
- Windsor University School of Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency
- Drexel University College of Medicine
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship
- University of Chicago
Tatjana Maric
MD
Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist and Outpatient Supervisor; Associate Program Director
Tatjana Maric, MD
- Medical School:
- University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency:
- New York Medical College
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship:
- SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital and Medical Center
Andi McFerren
DO
Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist, Perinatal Psychiatrist
Andi McFerren, DO
- Medical School
- A.T. Still university – School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Internship
- Georgetown Psychiatry Residency
- Residency
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
- Child & Adolescent Fellowship
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Jayanthi Peters
MD
Arbor Circle
Jayanthi Peters, MD
- Medical School
- University of Sasketchewan, Canada
- Psychiatry Residency
- Yale University
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
- UCLA
Daniel Post
PhD
Forensic Psychology
Daniel Post, PhD
- Graduate School
- Wheaton College
- Internships
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Christina Russell
PhD,LP
Licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapy Supervision
Christina Russell, PhD,LP
- PhD, School Psychology
- Indiana University
John Schuen
MD
Sleep Medicine, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
John Schuen, MD
Julie Smithee
PhD
Licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapy Supervision
Julie Smithee, PhD
- PhD, Clinical Psychology:
- University of Rochester
Cassie Stanton
DO
Child and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist and Outpatient Supervisor
Cassie Stanton, DO
- Medical School
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency
- Michigan State University
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship
- Michigan State University
Jeffrey Stearns
MD
Child and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist and Outpatient Supervisor
Jeffrey Stearns, MD
- Medical School
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency
- University of Michigan
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship
- University of Michigan
Kellen Stilwell
MD
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.
- Professional or Clinical Interests:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, with interest in coordinated care models and mental health care in primary care settings.
- Other interests:
- I enjoy yoga, hiking and being outdoors as much as possible (during the summer).
Radosveta Stoyanov
MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Network180 Community Mental Health
Radosveta Stoyanov, MD
- Medical School:
- Medical University of Sofia
- Psychiatry Residency:
- Wright State University School of Medicine
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship:
- Wright State University School of Medicine
James VanHaren
MD
Psychiatrist
James VanHaren, MD
- Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
Marit Vogel
MD
Marit Vogel, MD
- Medical School
- University of Cincinnati
- Internal Medicine Internship
- The Christ Hospital
- Psychiatry Residency
- University of Michigan
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
- University of Michigan
Emily White
LMSW,BCBA,LBA
Social Worker and Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Emily White, LMSW,BCBA,LBA
- Master’s in Social Work
- Western Michigan University
- BCBA Training
- Florida Institute of Technology
Hannah Williams
MD
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.
- Professional or Clinical Interests:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship here at Pine Rest starting July 2021.
- Other interests:
- I enjoy relaxing with my goldendoodle, Watson, and lifting weights.
Meet Child & Adolescent Fellowship Fellows
First Year Fellows
Whitney Cummings
DO
Whitney Cummings, DO
- Undergraduate
- Grand Valley State University, B.S. in Biomedical Sciences with Nutrition emphasis, Minor in Dance.
- Medical School
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Why I chose Pine Rest
- I had a great experience rotating at Pine Rest as a medical student, and I knew that I wanted to be a resident here. The faculty, staff, and residents are kind and welcoming, and provide a great environment to learn and work in. Pine Rest is also a beautiful facility in a great city!
- Other Interests:
- Spending time with family and friends, listening to music, dancing, and exploring the Grand Rapids food scene.
- Professional or Clinical Interests:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Joshua Hales
MD
Joshua Hales, MD
- Undergraduate
- University of Michigan – Dearborn, B.S. in Biochemistry, minor in Hispanic Studies.
- Medical School
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
- Why I chose Pine Rest
- I chose Pine Rest for many reasons; but mostly, I wanted a program which not only provided an excellent learning environment/opportunity, but also was flexible with work-life balance. This program is flexible for family schedules and is encouraging for residents to live life to the fullest. All staff members that I have worked with have been incredibly welcoming and encouraging for my continuing education. I truly feel supported by a diverse faculty.
- Other Interests:
- Fishing, world travel, board games, movies and shows (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Star Trek).
- Professional or Clinical Interests:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Kaitlyn Hounshell
MD
Kaitlyn Hounshell, MD
- Undergraduate
- Western Kentucky University.
- Medical School
- University of Louisville.
- Why I chose Pine Rest
- Because the campus is absolutely beautiful – it feels like driving up to a retreat every day. I also loved how many resources Pine Rest has available as a free-standing psychiatric hospital – from a large child and adolescent unity to multiple adult inpatient units that each serve their own population. Also, the other residents were so nice and welcoming – they truly seemed to love the work they do.
- Other Interests:
- I am an avid Netflix-watcher. I have also enjoyed trying new restaurants and hiking trails in the area. Grand Rapids is an awesome place to live!
- Professional or Clinical Interests:
- I am just starting in my psychiatric career, but I am interested in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In the future, I see myself working as an outpatient CNA psychiatrist embedded into a community pediatrics clinic.
Stephen Murata
MD
Stephen Murata, MD
- Undergraduate
- Washington University in St. Louis, B.A. in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology.
- Graduate
- Loyola University Chicago, M.A. in Medical Science.
- Medical School
- Loyola Stritch School of Medicine.
- Why I chose Pine Rest
- I was drawn to the people, first and foremost! I was looking for a patient- and resident-centered program, with a mix of community and academic opportunities.
- Other Interests
- Creative writing, BMX, boxing, guitar, R-programming.
- Professional or Clinical Interests
- Rural Track, Child and Adolescent fellowship.
- Research Interests
- Psychoneuroimmunology, Suicide Biomarkers (HPA/inflammation/kynurenine pathway).
- Career Goals
- Principal investigator in child-adolescent psychiatry.
Second Year Fellows
Bradley Demijohn
MD
Bradley Demijohn, MD
- Undergraduate
- Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s Degree in sciences of nursing.
- Medical School
- Central Michigan College of Medicine.
- Why I chose Pine Rest
- As a father of 4, work life balance is incredibly important. Pine Rest balances incredible education, training and wellness that I cannot imagine would be better elsewhere. Wellness matters here.
- Other Interests:
- Christian, fitness enthusiast, sharing experiences with my wife and children.
David Meisinger
MD
Chief Fellow
David Meisinger, MD
- Undergraduate
- Morningside College, Bachelor’s in Psychology; minors in biology and chemistry.
- Medical School
- University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.
- Why I chose Pine Rest
- I felt a strong bond with the residents, was impressed by the attendings that I met, was excited by the diversity of patients that residents get to work with, and everyone seemed incredibly nice.
- Other interests:
- I enjoy music (playing the trombone), movies and sports (soccer, football and basketball).
- Professional or Clinical Interests:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Alejandra Munoz
MD
Chief Fellow
Alejandra Munoz, MD
- Undergraduate
- University of Michigan, B.S.
- Medical School
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
- Why I chose Pine Rest
- After rotating at Pine Rest, I was impressed with the size of the hospital and how many sub-specialties I would be exposed too. Another aspect that stuck out for me, was how helpful and welcoming the support staff were! At the end of the day, it came down to feeling comfortable with the residents, the breadth of opportunities the program has to offer and the beauty and serenity of the campus!
- Other interests
- I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and staying active – working out, cycling, spending time outdoors, etc. I also really love traveling.
- Professional or Clinical Interests
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Eating Disorders, Women’s Mental Health, Perinatal Psychiatry.
Kaitlyn Shirely
MD
Kaitlyn Shirely, MD
- Undergraduate
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BSPH in Nutrition.
- Master’s
- East Tennessee State University, MPH in Epidemiology.
- Medical School
- East Tennessee State University.
- Other interests
- I enjoy trips to Lake Michigan, reading, outdoor exercise, and yoga. I do a lot of stroller walking through my neighborhood with my baby these days. We love living in Grand Rapids!
- Professional or Clinical Interests
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Public Health.
Meet Child & Adolescent Fellowship Alumni
Class of 2023
Matthew Koster
DO
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
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.
- Professional or Clinical Interests
- Child & Adolescent and Addiction Psychiatry.
- Other Interests
- Cycling, board games, video games, soccer.
Kellen Stilwell
MD
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.
- Professional or Clinical Interests:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, with interest in coordinated care models and mental health care in primary care settings.
- Other interests:
- I enjoy yoga, hiking and being outdoors as much as possible (during the summer).
Hannah Williams
MD
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.
- Professional or Clinical Interests:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship here at Pine Rest starting July 2021.
- Other interests:
- I enjoy relaxing with my goldendoodle, Watson, and lifting weights.
Class of 2022
Kyle Ahonen
DO
Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Kyle Ahonen, DO
- Medical School
- Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Residency
- University of Kansas Medical Center Psychiatry Residency
- Child & Adolescent Fellowship:
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Russell Fridson
MD
Russell Fridson, MD
- Medical School
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Class of 2021
Lindsey Bailey
MD
Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Lindsey Bailey, MD
- Medical School:
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency:
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
- Child and Adolescent Fellowship:
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Benjamin Burns
MD
Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist and Outpatient Supervisor
Benjamin Burns, MD
- Medical School:
- University of Colorado
- Residency:
- Pine Rest – Michigan State University Psychiatry
Zachary Loy
DO
Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Zachary Loy, DO
- Medical School
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Residency
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
- Child & Adolescent Fellowship
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Andi McFerren
DO
Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist, Perinatal Psychiatrist
Andi McFerren, DO
- Medical School
- A.T. Still university – School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Internship
- Georgetown Psychiatry Residency
- Residency
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
- Child & Adolescent Fellowship
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Class of 2019
Emily Frederiksen
MD
Emily Frederiksen, MD
- Medical School
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Katie Kist
DO
Katie Kist, DO
- Medical School:
- Kansas City University
- Residency:
- Pine Rest – Michigan State University
