Tyler
Cymet

Tyler Cymet
- Campus: IllinoisCOM
- Department: Medicine and Primary Care
- Institution: The Chicago School
Biography
Dr. Tyler Cymet's career bridges clinical practice, medical education, and innovative research. With a deep curiosity for the unusual and unexplained in medicine, Dr. Cymet has contributed to the field through the identification and description of Erondu-Cymet Syndrome-a newly recognized genetic condition-and was among the first physicians to identify and treat cases of postal anthrax during the early 2000s.
His research interests center on individualized healthcare, exploring how genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors shape patient outcomes. He is also a passionate advocate for advancing medical education, having led initiatives to modernize curriculum design, assessment strategies, and the integration of technology in training future physicians.
Dr. Cymet earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a rotating osteopathic internship and research fellowship at Midwestern University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine and served as Chief Resident at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine where he was on the Internal Medicine faculty for many years. He received his teaching certificate from Harvard University's Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning.
At The Chicago School, Dr. Cymet brings a unique blend of clinical insight, academic rigor, and a fascination with medical curiosities to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Education History
Degree Institution Year BS Emory University , Atlanta, GA 1984 DO Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine , Fort Lauderdale, FL 1988 Internship Midwestern University , Chicago, Il 1989 Residency in IM Yale University School of Medicine , New Haven, CT 1992 Medical Education Johns Hopkins School of Medicine , Baltimore, MD 1994 Business of Medicine Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business , Baltimore, MD 1996 Clinical Investigation Johns Hopkins School of Public Health , Baltimore, MD 2004 Teaching Certificate Harvard University Bok Center for Teaching and Learning , Cambridge, MA 2021 Professional Memberships
Role Organization President MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society (AMA) President Maryland Association of Osteopathic Physicians President Docare International President Baltimore City Medical Society President Baltimore City Medical Society Foundation