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How to cite using AMA in the Health Sciences: Journal Article - print journal

This guide covers the basics of the American Medical Association's (AMA) citation style.

Format, Example and Tips - Journal Article from a paper/print journal

Elements to include and formatting

Author(s). Article title. Abbreviated Journal Name. Year;volume(issue):pages.

Example

  1. Nathan JP, Grossman S. Professional reading habits of pharmacists attending 2 educational seminars in New York City. J Pharm Practice. 2012;25(6):600-605.
  2. Buster KJ, Stevens EI, Elmets CA. Dermatologic health disparities. Dermatol Clin. 2012;30(1):53-59, viii. 
  3. van der Kam S, Roll S, Swarthout T, et al. Effect of short-term supplementation with ready-to-use therapeutic food or micronutrients for children after illness for prevention of malnutrition: a randomised controlled trial in Uganda. PLoS Med.2016;13(2):e1001951. 

Tips

  • Authors. For 1-6 authors include all names.  More than 6 authors, include first three names followed by ,et al.
  • Journals may not always include vol/issue/page numbering, and/or may include an article number in place of these details. Include the details you have in this area.
  • Abbreviated journal name is in italics.
  • Journal abbreviations. AMA employs journal abbreviations as set by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Journals referenced in the NCBI Databases.
    • Alternatively:
      • Use PubMed or OVID Medline to locate the appropriate abbreviation.
      • Check the abbreviation from your reference management program. 

Questions?

Questions about the AMA Manual of Style? 

Contact the librarians at the
NJM Health Sciences Library
healthlibrary@umanitoba.ca
200 level, Brodie Centre

The content and design of this page was copied and adapted from the guide "AMA Style: the Basics for Pharmacy Writing" written and developed by Caitlin Carter, University of Waterloo Library.