Meet our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows.
PGY-1 Fellows
Haiyan Liu, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
Bio
- Medical School: Chengde Medical University, China
- Why did I choose this program? I was drawn to this program for its welcoming and supportive environment, strong focus on resident and fellow education, and commitment to wellness. The faculty and staff are deeply invested in teaching, mentorship, and fostering a space where trainees feel heard, valued, and supported. The opportunity to train in a collaborative and inclusive setting—while remaining close to my family in St. Louis—made it an ideal fit for both personal and professional growth.
- Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Interventional Psychiatry
- Hobbies: I enjoy gardening, traveling, and exploring diverse cuisines from around the world.
Nina Russell, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
Bio
- Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City 6-year B.A./M.D.
- Why did I choose this program? I chose this program because of the friendly atmosphere shared by residents and staff alike! The city of Columbia is the perfect mix of "small town" and "big city," making it a great place to call home. This also allows for a very diverse group of patients to learn from!
- Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychodynamics, and Interventional Psychiatry
- Hobbies: Playing video games, writing poetry, finding good restaurants, and spending time with my dogs and husband
Sunayna Yadav, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
Bio
PGY-2 Fellows
Elizabeth Ehrhardt, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
Bio
- Medical school: University of Missouri-Columbia
- Why did I choose this program? The people! the faculty and residents are welcoming, encouraging, and excited to teach. I love the wide variety of areas we receive training in, including forensic psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, and ECT.
- Clinical Interests: Everything! Reproductive/Women's Health Psychiatry, Child psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry
- Hobbies: petting and talking about my cat (and dogs), listening to podcasts, finding homeless cats and keeping them forever, volunteering as a CASA, Peloton-ing, reading
Joshua Gaunt, DO
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
Bio
- Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Why did I choose this program? I chose MU because of the close relationships the residents share. The sense of comradery I experienced during my interview was unlike any other program and the residents and staff here have become like family.
- Clinical Interests: Forensic and Geriatric Psychiatry.
- Hobbies: Swimming, SCUBA diving, trivia, vintage pop culture collectibles: Comic books, video games, action figures, cards and movie memorabilia
Daniel Singer, DO
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
Bio
- Medical School: A.T. Still University
- Why did I choose this program? I chose this program since it had the opportunity to see patients in both rural and urban backgrounds. It also was relatively close to my family and the residents seemed happy to be at Mizzou.
- Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Hobbies: I enjoy cooking (especially spicy foods), watching horror movies, building various things, and investing
