How to Cite a Journal Article in AMA 11
Complete guide with examples for citing journal articles in AMA 11th edition, including those with DOI, from databases, and in print.
Basic Format: Article with DOI
AMA abbreviates journal titles according to NLM/PubMed standards. Include DOI when available.
Reference List Entry
Author AA, Author BB. Article title. J Abbrev. Year;vol(issue):pages. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxx
Example: Article with DOI
Citation
Tremblay MÈ. Microglial function in the aging brain. J Neurosci Res. 2020;98(2):234-245. doi:10.1002/jnr.24567
In‑Text Citation (Superscript)
Tremblay2 demonstrated that...
Article Without DOI (from a URL)
Example
Chan A. Decolonizing the Canadian university. Can J High Educ. 2021;51(3):12-28. Accessed April 8, 2026. www.erudit.org/en/journals/cjhe/2021-v51-n3-cjhe12345/
Article with Multiple Authors
List up to six authors. For more than six, list the first three followed by "et al."
Example (More Than Six Authors)
Singh J, Lee K, Park S, et al. Climate anxiety and youth mental health. Environ Res Lett. 2023;18(4):044012. doi:10.1088/1748-9326/acc123
Advance Online Publication (Epub Ahead of Print)
Example
O'Connor M. Artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making: a systematic review. J Med Internet Res. Published online March 5, 2026. doi:10.2196/12345
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the abbreviated journal title?
Use the NLM Catalog (PubMed) to find the official journal abbreviation.
Do I include the issue number if pagination is continuous?
Yes. AMA style includes the issue number in parentheses after the volume number.