Olivia Pearson, MD

Olivia Pearson, MD, is an emergency medicine resident at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Her clinical and research work focuses on improving safety and outcomes for individuals engaging in high-risk outdoor activities.

Dr. Pearson’s academic interests include rural emergency medicine, wilderness medicine, and community-based health initiatives. Her research examines risk-taking behaviors in backcountry settings, with the goal of reducing avalanche-related injuries and fatalities. She studies the relationship between decision-making, risk perception, and recreation patterns to inform more effective education and prevention strategies.