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 Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Addiction/Substance Abuse Contingency Management Clinical Medicine General Expertise Licenses
Medical License , Maryland Publications
Book Cymet, T (2008). Predicting a Flood When It Has Just Started to Rain: Genetics For The Primary Care Provider and a description of Erondu-Cymet Syndrome. Washington DC: FutureMed Publishing.
Cymet, T (2015). Ad diction Ary. Chicago, Illinois: JAOA.
Cymet T (2018). Body, Mind and Spirit. Chevy Chase, MD: AACOM.
Cymet, T (2016). Inner Strength. USA: Kindle.
Chapter Cymet T (). Manipulation. In O'Young B Young M Stients S Wu S (Ed.) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation SecretsBaltimore, Maryland: Elsevier.
Encyclopedia Cymet (2025). Saturated Fats. In Tuohey J (Ed.) Encyclopedia Britannica. Chicago, Illinois: Encyclopedia Brittanica.
Journal Cymet T (June). Consilient Care: When Physical and Mental Health Issues Coexist. Cureus, 17 (6),
Cymet T Sinkov V (2006). Does Long Distance Running Cause Osteoarthritis. JAOA, 106 (6), 342-345.
Protopapas MG Cymet TC (2002). Joint Cracking and Popping: Understanding Noises that Accompany Articular Release. JAOA, 102 (5), 283-287.
Mahan, JD Kaczmarczyk J Miller-Juve AK Cymet T Shah BJ Daniel R Edgar L (2024). Clinician Educator Milestones: Assessing and Improving Educators Skills. Academic Medicine, 99 (6), 592-598.
Shannon SC Buser BR Hahn MB Crosbv JB Cymet T Mintz JS Nichols KJ (2013). A New Pathway for Medical Education. Health Affairs, 32 (11), 1899-1905.
Cymet T (2015). Text Messaging and Physician Communication: Tweeting Others as We Would Want to Be Tweeted. Maryland Medicine, 15 (2), 29-30.
Cymet T Kerkvliet G Tan J Gradon J (2002). Symptoms Associated with Anthrax Exposure: Suspected "aborted" anthrax. JAOA, 102 (1), 41-43.
Erondu U Cymet T (2006). Chromosome 21 abnormalities: A Review and Report of Erondu-Cymet Syndrome. Comprehensive Therapy, 32 (4), 254-260.
Cymet (2007). HPV Prevalence and Transmission. JAMA, 298 (1), 38.
Magazine Cymet T. (2019). Who Says Your Dead? Medical and Ethical Dilemmas for the Curious and Concerned. Washington Independent Review of Books.
Question and Answer
Please describe your teaching philosophy. I’m less of a lecturer and more of a tour guide in the jungle of knowledge.
I don’t just point at the map—I hand out machetes. Learners don’t sit back and watch; they hike with me, ask questions, and help clear the path. We explore together, sometimes getting muddy, sometimes discovering hidden waterfalls of insight. The goal isn’t just to reach the destination—it’s to make sure everyone’s boots are worn in, their curiosity is sparked, and they’re ready to lead their own expeditions someday.
What advice would you give to a student entering The Chicago School? We can share the knowledge, we can help you develop your ability to think, and we can guide you through the clinical world. Our fun is watching students discover what excites them, finding the skills they have and want to develop, and learning about where they fit in the profession. It is OK to try different lives while exploring. Use the time in training to learn yourselves as well as the knowledge.