Tyler

Cymet

Tyler Cymet

Tyler Cymet

Chair, Department of Medicine and Primary Care
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