Psychiatry Residency Program

Theadia L. Carey MD, MS, is certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also has an Addiction Medicine certification from the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Carey holds BS degrees in biological sciences and psychology from Wayne State University, in addition to an MD and an MS in psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences from Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Kehinde Ayeni, MD, was born in Nigeria and completed her medical degree at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria as well as a Fellowship of the West African College of Medicine in Preventive and Social Medicine. She is a graduate of the Wayne State University Psychiatry Residency Program and the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. Dr. Ayeni is in private psychiatric, psychotherapy and psychoanalytic practice in Farmington Hills, is on staff at Ascension Providence Rochester hospital and is a consultant psychiatrist at the Development Centers and All Well-Being Services in Detroit. She is an associate faculty member at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute and the new Associate Program Director for the Authority Health Psychiatry Residency training program.

Charon Bryson is a native of Detroit and obtained her Associates Degree from Columbia College- Chicago in business administration. Currently, she is pursuing her bachelor’s degree from National Louis University. Charon has over 25 years of experience in human resources and development. She has an overwhelming passion for helping, grooming, and advancing people in their field. While having over 25 years of experience with development, she has a certification in customer service. Growing with the Graduate Medical Education field is her number one priority and with her ability to adapt and learn quickly, she will continue the stable foundation and be a staple for the residents in the psychiatry department, offering one-of-a-kind dedication to everyone at Authority Health.

Patrick O’Connell, DO is a Michigan native. Patrick earned a Bachelor of Science in social science at Michigan State University. Prior to medical school, Patrick spent 5 years working in EMS. He earned his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Patrick has a particular interest in both consult and geriatric psychiatry. He is currently one of the program chief residents. Patrick is an avid outdoorsman who loves hiking, backpacking, and plans to visit every national park.

Hope Williams, MD was born and raised in Washington, DC. She attended undergrad at Hampton University in Virginia with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology (Rock the Blue and White!). She also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 8 years before applying for medical school. She obtained her doctorate from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine (Lansing Campus- Go Green. Go White!). “What Authority Health offers to newly minted M.D.s and D.O.s is unlike any other residency program in Michigan. Their mission to provide care to the underserved communities in Detroit and general SE Michigan area is embedded in our training. I am beyond fortunate to train with this diverse program, in these various healthcare settings- and feel I will be well prepared to work in any system after graduation”.