Free AMA Citation Generator
An AMA citation generator formats medical and health-science sources into numbered American Medical Association references and matching superscript citations. This private AMA 11th-edition draft formatter works in your browser without uploading source data or requiring sign-in.
Build an AMA Reference
Add source details; the numbered citation updates instantly.
AMA method
How to create an AMA reference
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Choose journal article, book, website, or report.
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Enter the reference number used for the source in your document.
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Add the author or organization and source title.
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Add publication details, page range, DOI, PMID, URL, and access date where applicable.
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Review warnings, verify the draft against the original source and current guidance, then copy both citations.
AMA Citation Generator FAQ
What is an AMA citation generator?
An AMA citation generator turns source details into a numbered American Medical Association reference and a matching superscript in-text citation for medical and health-science writing.
How many authors should an AMA reference list?
AMA style lists every author when there are six or fewer. For more than six authors, list the first three followed by et al.
How do AMA in-text citations work?
AMA uses Arabic reference numbers in the order sources first appear, commonly as superscripts. Reuse the same number whenever you cite that source again.
Should an AMA journal citation include a DOI or PMID?
Use a DOI when one is available. A PMID can identify a PubMed record when no DOI is available or when your publication or instructor asks for it.
Should I verify a generated AMA citation?
Yes. Check author names, the NLM journal abbreviation, dates, volume, issue, pages, identifiers, and punctuation against the original source and the guide that applies to your work.
Formatting rules and journal instructions change. Compare every draft with the original source, your publication or course requirements, and the current AMA Manual of Style.
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