Program Leadership

Meet the Program Director

Suzanne Holroyd, MD

Dr. Suzanne Holroyd is the Program Director for the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program. She began her interest in Geriatric Psychiatry as a fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was recruited by the University of Virginia to develop a Geriatric Psychiatry program which she successfully led with developments in clinical programs (outpatient geriatric psychiatry specialty clinics, Geriatric Psychiatry inpatient specialty service, a large regional long term care/nursing home service) as well as research programs including successful NIH grants. Her research interest has been in geriatrics but with a special interest in the neural regions involved in psychosis and visual hallucinations. Educationally, she developed and directed the University of Virginia Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship program from 1995 until 2014 when she came to Marshall University. She has been busy building the Marshall Psychiatry department and new residency program but is now excited to add Geriatric Psychiatry fellows to the Marshall team!

Meet the Program Administrator 

Bridget Griffith

A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bridget Griffith is a proud graduate of Marshall University and serves as the Program Administrator for the Marshall Psychiatry Residency and Fellowship Programs. She has been part of Marshall Health since 2012, beginning her career in Family Medicine before joining Marshall Psychiatry to support the department’s educational programs, including the medical student clerkship and psychiatry residency programs. Her years of experience working closely with residents, fellows, faculty, and program leadership have given her a deep appreciation for graduate medical education and the important role a strong administrative team plays in a successful training program.

After several years working with both programs, Bridget transitioned into leadership within graduate medical education. She spent several years focusing exclusively on the Psychiatry Clerkship before taking on the role of Residency and Fellowship Administrator, a position she truly enjoys. Bridget plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the residency and fellowship programs and is passionate about creating an organized, supportive, and positive training environment where residents and fellows feel valued, encouraged, and empowered throughout their educational journey. She enjoys getting to know the residents and fellows, celebrating their accomplishments, helping them navigate challenges, and being someone they can turn to throughout their training. Her goal is to make the administrative side of training as smooth as possible so residents and fellows can focus on learning, growing, and becoming exceptional psychiatrists.

Outside of work, Bridget enjoys spending time with her family and friends through cookouts, game nights, bonfires, boating, and home projects. She also has a love for all things plants and enjoys caring for and adding to her growing collection. As a mother, life stays busy, but she is grateful for the opportunity to make lasting memories with the people she loves and appreciates the simple moments that bring everyone together.