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AMA 11th Edition — YouTube & Video Citations

AMA YouTube Video Citation Generator

Cite YouTube videos, TED talks, and medical lectures in AMA 11th edition format. Get the numbered reference with accessed date ready to copy.

AMA Video Citation Format

YouTube Video:

Author/Organization. Title of video. YouTube. Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL

TED Talk:

Speaker AA. Title of talk. TED. Published Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL

In-Text Citation:

Superscript number in order of first appearance (e.g., 1 2 3)

AMA Video Citation Examples

YouTube Video (Organization)

Mayo Clinic. Heart failure: what you need to know. YouTube. June 15, 2023. Accessed March 10, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example1

In-text: Superscript number (e.g., ¹)

YouTube Video (Individual Author)

Greger M. How not to die: the role of diet in preventing disease. YouTube. January 20, 2024. Accessed March 8, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example2

In-text: Superscript number (e.g., ²)

TED Talk

Atul Gawande. How do we heal medicine? TED. Published March 2012. Accessed March 5, 2026. https://www.ted.com/talks/atul_gawande_how_do_we_heal_medicine

In-text: Superscript number (e.g., ³)

Medical Lecture / Educational Video

Khan Academy. Introduction to the immune system. YouTube. September 10, 2022. Accessed March 12, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example3

In-text: Superscript number (e.g., ⁴)

Surgical Technique Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery technique. YouTube. November 3, 2023. Accessed March 15, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example4

In-text: Superscript number (e.g., ⁵)

Accessed Date in AMA Video Citations

When to Include

AMA requires an accessed date for all online sources without a DOI, including videos:

...Accessed March 10, 2026. https://...

Format

Use the full month name, day, and year:

Accessed January 15, 2026.
Accessed 01/15/2026.

Place the accessed date immediately before the URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a YouTube video in AMA format?

Format: Title of video. YouTube. Published Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL. If a specific author or organization is identified, include them before the title. Example: The future of AI in medicine. YouTube. March 5, 2024. Accessed March 10, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example

Do I include the channel name in an AMA YouTube citation?

If the video is produced by an identifiable author or organization, use them as the author. If the channel name is the only identifier, use it. For videos with no clear author, begin with the video title.

How do I cite a TED talk in AMA?

For TED talks, use: Speaker AA. Title of talk. TED. Published Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL. If citing from YouTube, use the YouTube URL and format accordingly.

Is the accessed date required for AMA video citations?

Yes. AMA requires an accessed date for all online sources that do not have a DOI. Use the format: Accessed Month Day, Year. This is placed before the URL in the reference.

How do I cite a medical lecture video in AMA?

Use the same format as other online videos: Author/Presenter AA. Title of lecture. Platform name. Published date. Accessed date. URL. If the lecture is part of a course, include the course or series name.

What is the in-text citation for a YouTube video in AMA?

AMA uses superscript numbers for all in-text citations, including videos. The video receives a number based on the order it first appears in your text. Example: "As demonstrated in the surgical technique video.¹"

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