EmergiQuiz is an educational competition organized by the Section on Emergency Medicine (SOEM) of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). It’s a well-regarded event, featured at the AAP’s annual National Conference and Exhibition. EmergiQuiz presents real-life, complex pediatric emergency cases to challenge participants—often Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellows, residents, or other healthcare professionals. Four cases are chosen for online presentation each year.

EmergiQuiz unfolds in two parts:

1. Case Presentation: A case is introduced, often a complex or unusual pediatric emergency scenario. Participants are asked to think critically about the symptoms, findings, and potential diagnoses.

2. Diagnosis Reveal: After discussing possible diagnoses, the correct diagnosis is revealed, and the reasoning is explained, highlighting important clinical learning points.

“Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes”

Part 1

Morgan Weyant-Cheeseman, MD, a 2nd-year Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellow at Children’s Medical Center/UTSW, presents a multifaceted case involving a patient with multiple complaints. Dive into the complexity of the scenario before the reveal. Edited by Dr. Brad Sobolewski and chaired by Dr. Marideth Rus for the AAP Section on Emergency Medicine.

Part 2

Dr. Morgan Weyant-Cheeseman returns to share the diagnosis and explain the clinical decision-making process that brought clarity to this intricate case.