Angel G. A. Prempeh

Angel G. A. Prempeh

About Me

I am a medical student at Michigan State University pursuing orthopedic surgery with research interests in health equity, public health and AI-driven clinical decision support. I co-founded Mobilize Africa, a non profit which delivers medical and educational resources to underserved communities across Africa. I'm open to research collaborations and development partnerships. Feel free to reach out via email!

Current Projects

ClearCard: AI-Powered Surgical Preference Card Optimization

ClearCard

An AI-powered surgical preference card optimization

An AI-powered platform that identifies waste in surgeon preference cards by analyzing how surgeons actually operate, generating updated recommendations with cost savings estimates to tackle a $5 billion healthcare problem.

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Achilles Tendon in the NFL

Impact of Achilles Tendon Ruptures in the NFL

What is the cost to performance of an achilles tendon tear among NFL players? We take a look at this by matching injured players to uninjured controls to answer the question.

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Geographic Access to Orthobiologic Trials

Geographic Access to Orthobiologic Trials

We're investigating whether orthobiologic trials show geographic clustering that could limit evidence generalizability. When treatments are validated only in selective populations, questions arise about whether that evidence applies broadly to diverse patients. Our interactive map allows you to explore geographic access to orthobiologic trials and assess trial availability in your community.

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Machine Learning in Surgical Care

Machine Learning & Deep Learning in Surgical Care

In this project we're looking at how we can use advanced computational methods on clinical datasets to identify early predictors of postoperative complications. The goal is to improve risk stratification and decision-making in surgical care.

Gun Violence Clustering

Spatial-Temporal Clustering of Gun Violence in Detroit: A Non-Parametric Analysis

What if gun violence spread like a disease? If so, could we track its spread, identify trigger points, and intervene at the right place and time? This work uses spatial and temporal modeling of public data to study how gun violence clusters and how those patterns can guide targeted prevention strategies.

Leadership & Service

Mobilize Africa

Mobilize Africa

Co-founded nonprofit that delivers medical and educational supplies to schools and clinics in underserved regions in West Africa.

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Activities

E. A. Rankin Scholar Award

E. A. Rankin Scholar

Awarded E. Anthony Rankin Scholar by the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons for immersive rotation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Public Scholarship and Digital Outreach

Public Scholarship and Digital Outreach

I maintain a public-facing platform with over 11,000 followers where I translate research, health policy, and clinical topics for a general audience. Check out my TikTok (@angelstictoc) and Instagram (@angelgaprempeh).

Media Engagement

Media Engagement

Featured on ABC4 WoodTV discussing Reach Out to Youth, an initiative that brings children from underserved communities into medical environments. I also engage in public-facing health education through media and digital platforms.

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Completed EMT training with hands-on experience in emergency response, patient assessment, and basic life support.

East Lansing Emerging Leader Program

East Lansing Emerging Leader Program (2025)

Selected as a participant in a local government leadership program focused on civic engagement, municipal operations, and community impact. Worked alongside city officials and community leaders to gain insight into local governance, public service, and policy-making.

Featured Publications

Elevated Length of Stay and Cost of Orthopedic Hospitalization are Associated with Urban Setting, Non-Trauma Diagnosis, and Medicare Enrollment

Orthopedic Research and Reviews • 2026

CONTRIBUTORS: Angel A Prempeh; Olorunferanmi Oni; Allison Tenfelde.

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PEEK corkscrew anchor repair of bilateral quadriceps tendon tears in a female patient: A case report

Journal of Orthopaedic Reports • 2026

CONTRIBUTORS: Angel G.A. Prempeh; Emilia Ferreira; Hannah Gibbs; Nicholas Lopreiato.

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Opioid Escalation in the ICU and 90-Day Readmission After Major Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using the MIMIC-IV Database

Journal of Intensive Care Medicine • 2026

CONTRIBUTORS: Angel G. A. Prempeh; Allison Tenfelde.

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Patient-reported outcomes after total knee arthroplasty with XPerience® versus standard irrigation

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research • 2025

Comparative study evaluating patient outcomes with advanced irrigation systems in knee arthroplasty.

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Machine learning models for early prediction of ICU complications following spine surgery

Manuscript in Preparation

Developing predictive models using deep learning to identify high-risk patients and enable early intervention.

Impact of Achilles tendon ruptures on performance in National Football League players: a matched cohort study

The Physician and Sportsmedicine • 2026

Matched cohort study analyzing the impact of Achilles tendon ruptures on NFL player performance.

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Mask use to curtail influenza in a post-COVID-19 world

JMIRx Med • 2022 • ★ Best Poster Award

Epidemiological modeling study examining mask effectiveness in influenza prevention.

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Mask Use to Curtail Influenza in a Post-COVID-19 World: Modeling Study

JMIRx Med • 2022

A minority of individuals wearing masks substantially reduced the number of influenza infections across seasons. Considering the efficacy rates of masks and the relatively insignificant monetary cost, we highlight that it may be a viable alternative or complement to influenza vaccinations.

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