Background
Griffiths, Sylvia Preston was born on December 25, 1924 in London. Daughter of Wheeler Bate and Dorothy (Hartley) Preston.
Griffiths, Sylvia Preston was born on December 25, 1924 in London. Daughter of Wheeler Bate and Dorothy (Hartley) Preston.
Bachelor, Hunter College, New York City, 1944. Doctor of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, 1948.
Intern, Grace-New Haven Community Hospital, 1948-1949; resident, Grace-New Haven Community Hospital, 1949-1952; fellow in pediatric cardiology, Yale University, 1952-1954; assistant to professor clinical pediatrics, Columbia University, New York City, 1955; professor clinical pediatrics, Columbia University, 1977-1990; professor emeritus, Columbia University, since 1990.
Member New York Heart Association (director 1977-1983), American Academy Pediatrics, American Pediatric Society, American Heart Association, American College Cardiology, Babies Hospital Alumni Association (president 1991-1992).
Married Raymond B. Griffiths. 1 daughter, Wendy Elizabeth.