Serving as president and physician in his private practice, Integrated Pain Specialists of Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Mario Tarquino evaluates and treats patients dealing with a wide range of painful conditions. A practicing pain specialist, Dr. Mario Tarquino is a member of several professional organizations, including the World Institute of Pain.Founded in 1993 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the World Institute of Pain was created to provide a place for experts in pain medicine to gather and help advance and create standards for improved patient care in pain management. The goals of the World Institute of Pain include providing resources and advanced training for pain management professionals along with developing common protocols and outcome studies. The Institute also provides international seminars and hands-on training workshops along with an international exchange of pain providers in various clinics to help gain experience from other pain management practices.The World Institute of Pain will be hosting its 9th World Congress in Dublin, Ireland, in May 2018. This biennial gathering will feature many leading lecturers in pain management along with some of the latest breakthroughs and scientific programs in the industry.
Dr. Mario Tarquino is an anesthesiologist and staff physician at University Medical Center in Las Vegas. Since 1997, Dr. Mario Tarquino has been a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).The ABA is dedicated to setting and advancing the standards for anesthesiologists in America. The board's primary purpose is creating and administering certification exams for subspecialties within the field of anesthesiology. The ABA also operates a newly redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program, also known as MOCA 2.0. This program allows board-certified physicians to continually improve their skills and keep their knowledge current. The program is voluntary for physicians who attained diplomate status prior to 2000 but required for more recent diplomates. Those who have allowed their certification to lapse must complete the recertification process before registering for MOCA 2.0.MOCA 2.0 participants answer 120 specialty-specific questions each year. Individuals maintaining multiple certifications will answer questions on a greater range of topics. Participants must also complete simulations or other interactive training exercises approximately two times every 10 years.
Dr. Mario Tarquino is an anesthesiologist who currently practices in Las Vegas as a staff physician at University Medical Center. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Mario Tarquino also enjoys swimming outside of his professional responsibilities and is involved with Las Vegas Masters swimming.Las Vegas Masters swimming is an adult swimming organization that consists of a club, team, and training program. The organization, which is located at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, consists of a membership base that ranges from former Olympians to beginners to the sport of swimming. In addition, the group trains for SPMS Regional pool championship meets, USMS National pool championship meets, and FINA Masters World championship meets.Members of Las Vegas Masters have access to several swimming workouts, which are geared to the current competitive swimming season. These include the Short Course Yards season in the spring, the Long Course season in the summer, and the Short Course Meters season in the fall. Swimmers can attend early morning sessions beginning at 5:30 a.m., or midday sessions at 11:30 a.m. In addition, non-members who wish to experience a workout can register for a drop-in session. For additional information, visit www.lvmswim.com.
