Vancouver - ICMJE Format - Videos

Free Vancouver Video Referencing Generator

Generate accurate Vancouver references for YouTube videos, medical lectures, and conference recordings. Perfect for medical and health science assignments.

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How to cite a video in Vancouver

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Vancouver Video Reference Formats

YouTube/Online Video:

Creator. Title [Video]. Platform; Year [cited YYYY Mon DD]. Available from: URL

Conference Recording:

Presenter. Title [Video]. Paper presented at: Conference; Date; Location. [cited YYYY Mon DD]. Available from: URL

Vancouver Video Reference Examples

YouTube Video

Smith J. Introduction to evidence-based medicine [Video]. YouTube; 2024 [cited 2024 Jan 20]. Available from: https://youtube.com/watch?v=example

In-text: [1]

Medical Lecture

Johnson M. Cardiac auscultation techniques [Video]. BMJ Learning; 2024 [cited 2024 Feb 10]. Available from: https://learning.bmj.com/example

In-text: [2]

Conference Recording

Brown T. New approaches to immunotherapy [Video]. Paper presented at: ASCO Annual Meeting; 2024 Jun 2; Chicago. [cited 2024 Jul 1]. Available from: https://asco.org/example

In-text: [3]

Webinar

World Health Organization. COVID-19 vaccine safety update [Video]. Geneva: WHO; 2024 [cited 2024 Mar 5]. Available from: https://who.int/webinars/example

In-text: [4]

Examples formatted in Vancouver style

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reference a YouTube video in Vancouver style?

Include the creator name, title, [Video] tag, platform, year, cited date, and URL. Example: Smith J. Understanding diabetes management [Video]. YouTube; 2024 [cited 2024 Jan 20]. Available from: https://youtube.com/watch?v=example

How do I reference a medical lecture video in Vancouver?

Include the lecturer, lecture title, [Video] tag, institution or platform, year, cited date, and URL. Example: Johnson M. Cardiac auscultation techniques [Video]. BMJ Learning; 2024 [cited 2024 Feb 10]. Available from: https://learning.bmj.com/example

Should I use the channel name or real name for YouTube references?

Use the creator's real name if known, with initials formatted in Vancouver style (Surname Initials). If only a channel name is available, use that as the author.

How do I reference a conference recording in Vancouver?

Include the presenter, presentation title, "Paper presented at:" conference name, location, year, cited date, and URL. Example: Brown T. New approaches to immunotherapy [Video]. Paper presented at: ASCO Annual Meeting; 2024 Jun 2; Chicago. [cited 2024 Jul 1]. Available from: https://example.com

Do I need to include the video length in Vancouver?

Video length is not required in standard Vancouver style. However, some institutions may request it. If included, add the duration after the title: [Video; 15 min 30 sec].