AMA (11th Edition)
American Medical Association style, used in medical and health-related publications.
Overview
AMA style uses superscript numbers for in-text citations and a numbered reference list. It's similar to Vancouver but has specific requirements for medical terminology and is updated by the AMA Manual of Style.
Common Use Cases
- Medical journal submissions (JAMA network)
- Health sciences academic papers
- Medical education materials
Format Examples
Journal Article
1. Fontanarosa PB, Flanagin A, DeAngelis CD. Reporting conflicts of interest, financial aspects of research, and role of sponsors in funded studies. JAMA. 2005;294(1):110-111.Book
2. Iverson C, Christiansen S, Flanagin A, et al. AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors. 10th ed. Oxford University Press; 2007.Online Source
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu symptoms & complications. Reviewed September 18, 2019. Accessed January 15, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/symptoms.htmKey Elements
Superscript Numbers
Citations appear as superscript numbers in text.
Author Names
Last name followed by initials: Smith JK, Jones AB.
Journal Names
Use NLM abbreviations, no periods.
Page Numbers
Inclusive pages, no abbreviation: 110-115.
Tips for This Format
- Use superscript numbers without parentheses or brackets.
- List all authors for up to 6; use et al. for 7+.
- Include accessed dates for all online sources.
Other Citation Styles
Ready to Verify Your Citations?
CiteTrue automatically detects your citation format. Try it now!
Start Verifying