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American Medical Association (AMA) Style Quick Guide

The purpose of this guide is to provide some basic rules for the American Medical Association Style.

Main Parts of Print Journal Citation

Make sure you have the following information available to create your citation.

  • Authors’ last names and initials
  • Title and subtitle (if any) of article
  • Abbreviated title of Journal in Italics
  • Volume number
  • Issue number
  • Number of supplement (if the article is from a supplemental issue)
  • Page numbers (Non-inclusive, e.g., pages 787-793)