Background
Furst, Sidney Selig was born on September 21, 1921 in New York City. Son of Isidore and Goldie (Kreiger) Furst.
Furst, Sidney Selig was born on September 21, 1921 in New York City. Son of Isidore and Goldie (Kreiger) Furst.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1943. Doctor of Medicine, Yale University, 1951.
Research associate Sloane-Kettering Institute, New York City, 1946-1950. Intern in medicine Beth Israel Hospital, 1951-1952. Resident in psychiatry New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1952-1955, research fellow, 1954-1956.
Faculty member Columbia University, College Physicians and Surgeons, from 1955, New York Psychoanalytic Institute, New York City, from 1970. Professional director Psychoanalytic Research and Development Foundation, from 1963. Director Sigmund Freud Archives, New York City, since 1965.
Advisory board member Riverdale Mental Health Association, New York City, since 1960. With United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member American Psychiatric Association, American Psychoanalytic Association, New York State Medical Association, Sigma Xi.
Married Ina Gertrude Hodes. Children: Jonathan H., Daniel J., Seth A., Jed.