AMA
AMA Citation Guide for Canadian Medical Programs
AMA uses superscript numbers in text and a numbered reference list in citation order. Author names list initials after surname, up to six authors before 'et al.'. Journal titles are abbreviated per the NLM Catalog. AMA is common in Canadian medical and public-health writing.
AMA overlaps heavily with Vancouver but has small punctuation differences. Some Canadian medical programs prefer AMA for original research and Vancouver for case reports - check before submitting.
In-text
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Reference list
3. Tremblay J, Singh R. Outcomes after total hip arthroplasty in Canadian patients. Can Med Assoc J. 2024;196(12):E445-E452. doi:10.1503/cmaj.230456
Quick rules
- 1.Superscript numbers, no brackets.
- 2.Reference list in citation order.
- 3.Up to six authors then et al.
- 4.Journal abbreviations from NLM Catalog.
FAQ
AMA or Vancouver?
Functionally similar; AMA punctuation is tighter. Confirm the program preference.