Create AMA 11 references for medical and health-science writing. Enter the source details, generate a numbered reference, and check every field against the original source and the instructions for your target journal.
Citation Format
Source Type
Paste a public URL to extract available citation details, then review every field before generating the citation.
Citation Details
Three steps
How to use the AMA citation generator
- Choose the source type. Select Website, Book, Journal, Newspaper, or YouTube and enter the information supplied by the source.
- Generate and review. Confirm author surnames and initials, title, journal abbreviation, year, volume, issue, pages, DOI, URL, and access date where applicable.
- Apply AMA numbering. Cite sources with superscript Arabic numbers in order of first mention and arrange the reference list in that same numerical order.
Supported output
AMA 11 numbered reference format
This generator supports the numbered, superscript system used with the AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. The form currently formats manually entered details for websites, books, journal articles, newspaper articles, and YouTube videos. It does not search for a DOI, ISBN, or title automatically.
- Journal articles: check the PubMed-style journal abbreviation, publication year, volume, issue, page range or article number, and DOI.
- Books: provide the author or editor, title, edition, publisher, and year.
- Web and media sources: identify the responsible person or organization, item title, site or channel, publication date, URL, and access date when the citation requires one.
Formatting cannot establish that a source record is correct. Compare the output with the publisher page or bibliographic record and resolve any conflict before citing it.
For authoritative requirements, review the current JAMA Instructions for Authors and the AMA Manual of Style overview.
Worked example
AMA journal citation example
This illustrative entry uses the same source facts as the CSE and ACS examples so the punctuation and ordering are easy to compare.
Reference: 1. Chen M, Ortiz L. Molecular markers in coastal plants. J Example Res. 2024;18(2):45-58.
In text: Molecular markers can clarify population differences.1
Details to review
AMA edge cases and limits
- Repeated source: reuse the number assigned at first mention; do not add a duplicate reference.
- More than six authors: JAMA instructions list the first three authors followed by “et al.”; list all authors when there are six or fewer.
- Several citations together: keep the superscript numbers clear and follow the punctuation and range rules required by your publication.
- Missing author: use the organization responsible for the material when one is named; otherwise check the source-type rule before beginning with the title.
- Online-ahead-of-print content: verify the online publication date, DOI, and any later volume, issue, or page information.
- Journal variations: submission instructions can add house rules, so treat the generated entry as a draft for verification.
FAQ
AMA citation questions
Which AMA edition does this generator target?
It targets the numbered reference conventions of the AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition.
Are AMA in-text citations superscript?
Yes. The supported system uses superscript Arabic numbers linked to references numbered in order of first mention.
Should an AMA reference list be alphabetical?
No. Number the references in the order they first appear in the text rather than alphabetizing them.
Does the generator verify medical source details?
No. Check names, journal abbreviations, dates, pages, URLs, and identifiers against the source and your journal’s instructions.
Related help
Guides for medical sources
Use the guides to cite a journal article, a government website, or a book. You can also review multiple-author citations or compare the Vancouver citation generator. For all available styles, open the main citation generator.