How do I cite a journal article in AMA?
Answer
To cite a journal article in AMA (American Medical Association) format, follow this template:
Author Last Name First Initial Middle Initial. Title of article. Accepted Abbreviation of Journal Title Year; Volume:Inclusive Page Numbers. doi.(if available)
Examples:
Morris JL, Kraus DM. New antiretroviral therapies for pediatric HIV infection.
J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2005;10:215-247.
Roumie CL, Zillich AJ, Bravata DM, et al. Hypertension treatment intensification among stroke survivors with uncontrolled blood pressure. Stroke 2015;46:465-470. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.114.007566.
If you are not sure of the accepted abbreviation of the journal that published your article, use the National Library of Medicine PubMed Journals Database linked below.