AMA Manual of Style
What is AMA Style?
The American Medical Association (AMA) style was created by editors of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). AMA style specifies writing and citation styles for scholarly works in medicine and is widely used across the health sciences field.
AMA citation style may be used if required by your professor.
Additional Resources
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Abbreviated Journal Titles (PubMed - NCBI)PubMed is an openly accessible, free database which includes primarily the MEDLINE database of references and abstracts on life sciences and biomedical topics.
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AMA Manual of StyleA guide for anyone involved in medical and scientific publishing, providing everything you need to produce well-organized and clear manuscripts.
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Edu Birdu Citation GeneratorFree AMA Citation Generator & Guide
Programs That May Use AMA Style
Nursing (RN, LPN, CNA)
Cites medical literature, clinical studies, and evidence-based practice sources.
Medical Assisting
Requires accurate documentation of procedures and medical research.
Radiologic Technology
Involves clinical research and imaging case studies following AMA standards.
Respiratory Therapy
Uses scholarly articles and medical data relevant to patient care.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
References assessments and therapeutic interventions found in medical journals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Engages with anatomy, kinesiology, and treatment methods from clinical sources.
Surgical Technology
Covers surgical procedures and medical documentation needing precise citation.
Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic)
Uses clinical protocols and case studies from healthcare literature.
Health Information Technology
Focuses on health data standards, policies, and documentation aligned with AMA.
Pharmacy Technician
Refers to drug databases, medical guidelines, and pharmacology resources.
Public Health
Relies on epidemiological studies and health reports in AMA format.
Nutrition & Dietetics
May use AMA for clinical nutrition or diet-related health research.
Exercise Science / Kinesiology
References sports medicine and physical rehab studies in health journals.
Biology (A&P, Microbiology)
When courses include human biology or health science themes, AMA may be used.
Pre-Medical/Health Transfer
Prepares students for upper-level health science programs that require AMA.