Dr. Mario Tarquino | Blogspot: April 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

American Board of Anesthesiology - Maintenance of Certification

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.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Las Vegas Masters’ Swim Workouts

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.

About Dr. Mario Tarquino

Dr. Mario Tarquino began his post-secondary education at California State University, Northridge, where he earned a BA in biology. Distinguishing himself, he was admitted to Harvard Medical School where he received his MD. He went on to complete an internship at the Brooklyn Hospital Medical Center and then a residency in anesthesiology at the New England Medical Center of the Tufts University School of Medicine. Completing his residency, Dr. Mario Tarquino moved back to California to continue his training at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles where he was a fellow of pediatric anesthesia.

After completing the fellowship, Dr. Mario Tarquino served as a staff anesthesiologist at Buena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group in Burbank as well as at Anesthesia Service Medical Group in San Diego before moving to Nevada. Since 2005, he has worked as a physician and president of Integrated Pain Specialists, a Las Vegas-based healthcare provider focused on pain management. Concurrently to this position, he is a staff physician at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas where he provides pediatric anesthesiology services.