Background
Sifton, David Whittier was born on September 12, 1940 in New York City. Son of David William and Dorothy (Whittier) Sifton.
Sifton, David Whittier was born on September 12, 1940 in New York City. Son of David William and Dorothy (Whittier) Sifton.
Bachelor of Arts, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1962; Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1967.
Editor, Inside Education, New York State Education Department, 1968-1970; administrative editor, Medical Economics, Oradell, New Jersey, 1970-1972; editor, Drug Topics, Oradell, 1972-1975; editor in chief, Current Prescribing, Oradell, 1975-1978; editor in chief, Registered Nurse magazine, Oradell, 1978-1983; director special editorial projects, Medical Economics Company, 1983-1990; manager, PDR Development, Oradell, since 1990. Founder Physicians' Desk Reference on Civil Defense-ROM, PDR's Drug Interactionsand Side Effects Index, PDR's Indications Index, Pocket PDR (handheld electronic database), The PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs, The PDR Family Guide to Women's Health, The PDR Family Guide to Nutrition and Health, The PDR Family Guide to Lifelong Health, The PDR Family Guide Encyclopedia of Medical Care, The PDR Family Guide to Over-the-Counter Drugs, The PDR Family Guide to Natural Medicines and Alternative Therapies.
Served to First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1963-1966. Member American Business Press (chairman editorial committee 1975-1976).