Reference List

AMA Reference List Generator

Create numbered AMA 11th edition medical references from journal articles, PubMed PMID, DOI records, websites, books, and reports.

Direct answer: An AMA reference list is numbered by first appearance in the text, not alphabetized. Add each source, check the generated reference, and keep the same superscript number when citing that source again.

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: July 6, 2026
  • Based on AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition
  • Not affiliated with the American Medical Association
  • Examples checked against AMA 11th edition citation rules

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Reference List Citation

In-text Citation

Manual review required: verify generated medical citations before submitting. This tool does not guarantee publication compliance.

Citation list

AMA reference list example

AMA reference lists are numbered by first appearance in the paper. They are not alphabetized.

1. Polack FP, Thomas SJ, Kitchin N, et al. Safety and efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 vaccine. N Engl J Med. 2020;383(27):2603-2615. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2034577

AMA reference list rules

Use the same number in the text and the reference list. Include enough publication details for the reader to locate the source, and verify journal abbreviation, year, volume, issue, pages, DOI, URL, and access date before submitting.

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FAQ

Should AMA references be numbered?

Yes. The reference list uses numbers that correspond to superscript in-text citations.