Wendy Helkowski, MD

Dr. Helkowski is a Professor and Vice Chair of medical education, and was appointed Residency Program Director in 2002. Dr. Helkowski is actively involved in graduate medical education at local and national levels. She is the Associate Designated Institutional Official for UPMC Medical Education. She has participated in several committees in the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine including the Examination Committee where she contributed to the development of the certification test and conducted oral examinations. She was an oral board examiner and was a written item writer for the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She also participated in the ACGME Milestones Working Group where the milestones for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation were developed. She is a current member of the ACGME Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Review Committee.

Dr. Helkowski’s clinical practice focuses on electromyography and outpatient musculoskeletal medicine and disability.

Board Certifications
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Clinical Interests: Resident education, electromyography, musculoskeletal disorders, disability

Why are diversity and inclusion important to me? My goal as residency program director is to train physiatrists from under-represented backgrounds in order to improve patient access and outcomes. I am a member of the UPMC PM&R Diversity and Inclusion Committee because I believe we must maintain an equitable and inclusive environment within the residency program and across UPMC.