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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.

More than Six Authors

Format:

First three listed authors Last names First and Middle Initials, et al. Article title. Abbreviated Name of Journal in italicsPublication Year;volume(issue):page numbers.

Example:

Milonakis M, Chatzis AC, Giannopoulos NM, et al. Etiology and management of chylothorax following pediatric heart surgery. J Card Surg. 2009;24(4):369-73.