Citing & Copyright

Print Book in AMA Format

Johnson T. Living with 2020 Vision : The Mental Health Awakening in the Black Community. New Degree Press; 2021.

eBook in AMA Format

Shein DM, Druckenbrod RC, Freddo TF. Clinical Medicine for Optometrists. Wolters Kluwer; 2021. Accessed August 22, 2023. https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=467ecf30-dfd7-35a4-bb40-14e7682ad463

Book Chapter in AMA Format

Hanley M, Patel B. Systemic health screening. In: Reilly J, Gaiser H, Young B, eds. Clinical Procedures for Ocular Examination. 5th ed. McGraw Hill; 2023:265-276.

UpToDate Topic in AMA Format

Osborne B, Balcer LJ.  Optic neuritis: Pathophysiology, clinical features, and diagnosis In: Post T, ed. UpToDate. UpToDate; 2023. Accessed August 18, 2023. https://www.uptodate.com

Website in AMA Format - No Author

American Optometric Association. State Advocacy. Updated June 28, 2022. Accessed July 28, 2023. https://www.aoa.org/advocacy/state?sso=y

Website in AMA Format - Author

Jaslow R. Cell Therapy That Repairs Cornea Damage with Patient’s Own Stem Cells Achieves Positive Phase I Trial Results. August 18, 2023 Accessed August 19, 2023. https://www.masseyeandear.org/news/press-releases/2023/08/cell-therapy-that-repairs-cornea-damage-with-patients-own-stem-cells

Images are cited the same way as websites in AMA format.

Personal Communication in AMA Format

Email communication with your patient

Similar side-effects to [insert drug name] have been noted by our patient (email communication, October 2023).

Oral communication/interview with your patient

In a conversation with our patient/patient A (October 2023)...

or

According to an email from patient A in October 2023...

More Information

The following guides have additional examples and guidelines for AMA Style:

AMA Style Guide

AMA Style Guide for Science & Medical Writing : QuickStudy Reference Guide