Dr. Rafael Bundoc is recognized for his pioneering works and accomplishments as a professor of medicine, clinician and a scientist. Dr. Bundoc exerted much of his efforts in research in bioengineering and inspired him to take the challenge of locally producing technologies that are otherwise unavailable or unaffordable. Widely adopted by many health institutions are jet-lavage for contaminated wounds, simplified external bone fixation device, among others. The first ever locally made Continuous Passive Motion Machine has been very useful for the rehabilitation of post-trauma, stroke and arthritic patients. He also discovered the process of replicating human bones, the first local Biochemical, Biomaterial Testing and Plastination Laboratories.

Sex: Male

Education:

• University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, AB Humanities, 1977-1981
• University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, Manila, Post Graduate Medicine Proper, 1986

Field of Specialization:

Spine Surgery (Scoliosis Surgery), Biomechanics of Spinal Stabilization Devices, Inventing/Innovating Medical Orthopaedic Devices, Biomechanics of Bone Stabilization Devices, Design of Prosthetic and Orthotic appliaces, Rehabilitation Engineering, Studies on Anatomical Variations

Researches:

Maffulli, N. Chan, K. M. Bundoc, R. C., (1997) Knee arthroscopy in Chinese children and adolescents: An eight year prospective study.
The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery Volume 13, No. (1):

Cheng J. C. Y. Hung, L. K. Bundoc, R. C., (1994) Congenital pseudarthrosis of the ulna.
Journal of Hand Surgery Volume 19

Bundoc, R. C., (1992) Stability of locally utilized external fixators: A comparative biomechanical study.
The Journal of the ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Volume 6

Hung, L .K. Cheng, J. Y. C. Bundoc, R. C., (1996) Thumb duplication at the metacarpophalangeal joint
Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research Volume 323

Bundoc, R. C., (1993) Cyling injuries.
In: Health and Science Section of the Manila Bulletin Periodical Volume 250, No. (13):

Bundoc, R. C., (1991) Medical Illustrations
In: Instructional Course Manual in Pediatric Orthopaedics (Montalban, A.M. ed.) Ist Edition, NTTC Publications

Tangente, R. Bundoc, R. C., (1998) Variations of the arterial circulation of the ankle and foot: A cadaveric study among Filipinos.
Philippien Journal of Orthopedics Volume 27, No. (1):

Da La Costa, R. D. Reyes, L. M. Bundoc, R. C., (1996) The morphological and spatial relationships of the piriformis muscle and the sciatic nerve in 182 Filipino hips.
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 32, No. (2):

Bundoc, R. C, (1996) Pediatric sports injury: An epidemiological survey in Hong Kong
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 32, No. (2):

Leung, J. P. Bundoc, R. C., (1996) Anatomical variations of the recurrent thenar branch of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel - A cadaveric study among Filipinos.
Philippine Journal of Orthopedics Volume 15, No. (1):

Bundoc, R. C., (1996) The efficacy of a locally designed continuous passive motion machine in the post operative management of traumatic kenee injuries
The Philippine Journal of Orthopedics Volume 15, No. (1):

Montalban, A. M. Bernardo, P. C. Bundoc, R. C., (1990) One-staged multiple circumferential Z-plasty release in Streeter's dysplasia.
The Philippine Journal of Orthopedics Volume 9

Escano, JAMR Leagogo, LAC Jr. Bundoc, R.C., (2002) The rigidity of a locally designed external fixator for fractures of the distal: A biomechanical study
Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics Volume 21(1)

Awards

• Joseph Trueta Fellowship Award, Nuffiled Orthophedic Center, Girdlestone Orthopedic Society of the Oxford University, 1999
• Crisostomo Garcia Award for Outstanding Junior Faculty, University of the Philippines-Manila, 1998
• UP Manila Achievers Award, UP Manila, 1997
• The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards in the Field of Medicine, Philippine Jaycees, Gerry Roxas TOYM Foundation, 1996
• Outstanding Inventor/Innovator, UP-Manila Invention/Innovation Fair for a new method of bone model replication, 1996
• Outstanding Basic Science Lecturer, Gantimpala sa Pagtuturo ng Saligang Agham, , 1996
• Outstanding Teacher in Basic Science, Dr. Augusto Camara UP Medicine Fund for Academic Excellence, 1996
• First Prize, Philippine Talent Search for Young Scientist, National Academy of Science and Technology-DOST, 1995
• Outstanding Inventor/Innovator, 1994, UP-Manila Invention/Innovation Fair of the Institute of Socio, Bio-Medical Research, 1994
• Citation and Plaque of Merit for services rendered in the medical relief operations. Baguio City, n.a., 1990
• Outstanding Med. Intern in Dept. of Ortho., Surgery, Internal Med., Pedia. and Otorhinolaryngology, UP Medical Center, 1987
• Outstanding Clinical Clerk, UP-PGH Medical Center, 1986
• Scholarship Award, NSTA-PNC, 1974
• Scholarship Award, UP-NSTA, 1980