AMA Format Guide
Follow these AMA (11th edition) paper formatting rules to ensure your document meets the required standards. This guide covers font, margins, spacing, title page, headers, and references formatting.
Paper Formatting
Below are the core formatting requirements for papers written in AMA (11th edition) style.
- Font
- 12 pt Times New Roman or Arial
- Font Size
- 12 pt
- Margins
- 1 inch on all sides
- Spacing
- Double-spaced throughout
- Title Page
- Separate title page with title, authors, affiliations, and corresponding author contact information
- Headers / Page Numbers
- Page numbers in the upper-right corner; running head optional
References Formatting
Your references must follow these rules to be correctly formatted in AMA style:
- Title the page "References" at the top
- Number references consecutively in the order they first appear in the text
- Use superscript numerals in the text; list full references at the end
- Abbreviate journal names using standard medical abbreviations (e.g., N Engl J Med)
- List up to 6 authors; for 7 or more, list the first 3 followed by et al
- Include DOIs for all journal articles when available
- Do not use hanging indents — numbers are left-aligned followed by a period
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Cite in AMA Now →Frequently Asked Questions
- What font and size should I use for AMA format?
- AMA (11th edition) requires 12 pt Times New Roman or Arial. The standard font size is 12 pt.
- What are the margin requirements for AMA?
- AMA papers require 1 inch on all sides. This applies to the top, bottom, left, and right margins of every page.
- Does AMA require a title page?
- Separate title page with title, authors, affiliations, and corresponding author contact information