AMA Citation Generator
Generate AMA-style citations for journal articles, websites and books — enter the source details and copy a correctly formatted AMA reference.
How to cite in AMA style
AMA (American Medical Association) style is the standard across medicine and the health sciences. References are numbered in the order they are cited and listed at the end. Authors appear as surname plus initials with no periods (Smith JA), listing up to six authors before adding “et al”.
Journal: Author(s). Article title. Abbreviated Journal. Year;Volume(Issue):Pages.
For example: Smith JA, Doe RB. Effects of sunlight on mood. J Wellbeing. 2020;12(3):45-52. Switch the source type above to format a website or a book in AMA style instead — the citation updates as you type, ready to copy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you cite a journal article in AMA style?
AMA format is: Author(s). Article title. Abbreviated Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue):Pages. Authors use last name plus initials with no periods, for example: Smith JA, Doe RB. Effects of sunlight on mood. J Wellbeing. 2020;12(3):45-52.
How are authors listed in AMA citations?
List up to six authors as surname followed by initials with no spaces or periods (Smith JA). With seven or more authors, list the first six and add “et al”.
Is this AMA citation generator free?
Yes — it is completely free, with no account or sign-up. Enter your source once, pick the source type, and copy the formatted AMA citation.