In-text Citation

AMA In-text Citation Generator

Generate references and copy the matching AMA superscript number for your paper.

Direct answer: AMA in-text citations use superscript Arabic numerals, usually placed after the cited idea or sentence. The first source is numbered 1, the second new source is numbered 2, and repeated citations reuse the original number. This generator pairs each number with a reference-list entry.

AMA citation style is a numbered citation style commonly used in medical and scientific writing. It uses superscript numbers in the text and a numbered reference list at the end of the paper.

  • Last reviewed: June 28, 2026
  • Based on AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition
  • Not affiliated with the American Medical Association
  • Examples checked against AMA 11th edition citation rules

Generate an AMA in-text citation

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In-text Citation

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AMA in-text citation example

AMA uses superscript Arabic numerals after the cited statement. The first source cited is number 1, the second source cited is number 2, and so on.

Early mobility protocols can reduce complications in hospitalized patients.1

AMA in-text citation rules

Place the superscript number close to the idea or fact it supports. If the same source appears again, reuse the original number instead of assigning a new one.

Related AMA tools

Build the full reference with the journal article generator, start from a DOI or PubMed PMID, review reference-list rules, or check the AMA 11th edition guide.

FAQ

Does AMA use parentheses for in-text citations?

No. AMA typically uses superscript numbers, not parenthetical author-date citations.

Can one AMA sentence cite multiple sources?

Yes. Multiple superscript numbers can be used when one statement relies on more than one source.