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AMA Citation Generator
American Medical Association — 11th Edition
Used in medical and health sciences.
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How it works
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Type a topic, DOI, ISBN, or URL into the search bar. CiteMe searches real academic databases to find your source.
Format in AMA
Your citation is automatically formatted in AMA (11th Edition) with correct punctuation, italics, and ordering.
Copy and use
Copy the formatted reference and in-text citation directly into your paper or export to BibTeX/RIS.
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Open the AMA generator to search real academic databases and copy a ready-to-use reference in seconds.
AMA resources
Journal Articles
Format medical journal articles in AMA 11th edition with numbered references, journal abbreviations, DOI and PMID support, and metadata suited to clinical and health sciences writing.
PDFs & Reports
Cite clinical guidelines, medical reports, white papers, package inserts, and downloadable PDFs in AMA format with numbered references.
Websites
Generate accurate AMA citations for websites, web pages, and online articles. Handles missing authors and dates automatically.
AMA Citation Format
General format:
Quick rules
- ✓Use superscript numbers in text, not square brackets
- ✓List up to 6 authors; use "et al" after 6 (no period after "al")
- ✓Abbreviate journal names per NLM catalog
- ✓Use "doi:" prefix (lowercase), not "https://doi.org/"
- ✓Do not italicize journal names in AMA style
AMA Citation Examples
Journal Article
Book
Website
About AMA (American Medical Association)
AMA 11th edition is the citation standard for medical journals published by the American Medical Association, including JAMA. It uses superscript numbered references in order of appearance, similar to Vancouver but with distinct formatting rules for author names, journal abbreviations, and electronic sources.
Used in medical and health sciences. CiteMe supports AMA with automatic formatting from real scholarly metadata — no manual entry or guesswork required.
Frequently asked questions about AMA
What is the difference between AMA and Vancouver?
Both use numbered references, but AMA uses superscript numbers (not square brackets), has specific rules for "et al" (after 6 authors, no period), and uses "doi:" prefix instead of URL format. Vancouver follows ICMJE guidelines.
Do I abbreviate journal names in AMA?
Yes — use the NLM (National Library of Medicine) catalog abbreviations. For example, "New England Journal of Medicine" becomes "N Engl J Med".
What is AMA citation style?
AMA (American Medical Association) is a citation format used in academic writing. The 11th Edition provides rules for formatting references, in-text citations, and bibliographies for sources like books, journals, websites, and more.
How do I cite a website in AMA?
Use the CiteMe AMA generator above — paste the URL and get a correctly formatted citation instantly. AMA website citations typically include the author, title, website name, publication date, and URL.
Is the CiteMe AMA generator free?
Yes — CiteMe offers free AMA citations on the free tier. Pro users get unlimited citations, all AMA formatting features, and export to BibTeX and RIS.